Physical Distribution I

The Physical Distribution Employee is responsible for receiving, journal entry, packaging, control, identification, storage, moving, collecting and loading / unloading of all goods in the department Physical Distribution. S/he does this either independently or in a team. The Physical Distribution Employee works in a dynamic environment where s/he handles the goods quickly, accurately and safely so it is sent undamaged, complete and timely to the customer or site.

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

• Execute tasks as requested or required
• Use software tools provided to track and understand outbound Projects.
• Monitor goods received into Supply Chain associated with a project /activity that are manufactured by VIM or suppliers that are related to upcoming shipments.
• Train and work with Shipping Manager and Forwarding Group to understand outbound flows.
• Follow defined processes for inbound, picking, outbound and reverse logistics orders
• Check and identify goods
• Take journey entries for packaging and storage of goods
• Loading & unloading goods
• Operating sit-down and/or stand-up forklift
• Work safely independently or within a team environment as needed
• Cycle counts and other inventory related functions
• Keeping work environment clean, organized and safe
• Following all safety procedures and regulations

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid state driver's license and clean driving record
• At least one year of warehouse experience
• Minimum of one year experience as a Forklift Operator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Basic knowledge MS Office
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and mechanically inclined is a plus.
• Logistic and packing knowledge is preferred

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability to work in a team environment and is aware of team responsibility
• Shows attention for safety
• Maintain productivity levels
• Communicates well, thinks, and has result-oriented attitude

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, may require Holiday and OT work.

Travel:

This position may require some travel on an as needed basis

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Employee will be working in an warehouse/manufacturing environment. Temperature can vary: cold temperatures of 40 degrees, and will be required to wear jacket or warm/hot temperature of 70+ degrees. Noise levels of 90 decibels can be reached at certain times. Can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles while in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and utilization of PPE (i.e., safety glasses, gloves, etc.) is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Operate and maintain equipment and measurement instruments.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items up-to over 75 pounds.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.