Value Added Associate (6a-2p)

SUMMARY: To do additional work like stickering, re-boxing, and inspection of product for both internal and external customers in an accurate and timely manner, as well as, to fill customer loose book orders in open carton/conveyor environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Productivity-to meet and maintain the project goals set by Picking Supervisor and VA Lead.
2. Accuracy/Quality-detail oriented, while always being attentive to issues of customer satisfaction.
3. Communication-must report all problems, damages or errors forum to Lead or Supervisor.
4. Teamwork/Flexibility-may work individually or with a group, may also be moved to work in other departments as needed.
5. Reliability-must be dependable in working established shift schedules.
6. Teamwork/Flexibility—may work in groups with Lead or Coordinator to shift into unfinished tasks throughout the warehouse; Special projects as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Individuals will be cross trained to work in the Picking Department and will do so when workload dictates and to cover any unseen circumstance that may arise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  N/A

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Ability to work both independently and with groups in a productive and consistent manner:
• Ability to use a cold seal machine and shrink wrap machine;
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a repetitive motion for extended hours:  
• Ability to lift and carry cartons weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to stand for 8 hours/day.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  At least a high school diploma or equivalent.  Grade school reading level.

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