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## Company Description Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S. ## Job Description **We are looking for a Distribution Center Associate to join our Rexel USA team in Hayward, CA!** **Distribution Center Associate I, II, or Senior level:** Employee’s level and pay will be dependent on their level of experience, knowledge, and capabilities. **Summary:** The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for signing for deliveries, checking in and putting away product, picking material for outgoing orders, and packing orders for delivery. Will be responsible for safely operating various types of material handling equipment and tools. **This position's schedule is from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM Monday through Friday.** **What You'll Do:** - Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment. Assume responsibility for immediately addressing safety concerns - Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other distribution centers - Verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list - Prepare a receiving report if none is available - Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers or branches - Load common carrier and company vehicles - Process paperwork regarding UPS shipments including: verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct UPS postage tape, following customer shipping instructions and insuring the shipment when necessary - Pack each order into a container and arrange the container onto a shelf according to truck route - Gather assembled orders that are in carts and verify their quantities and descriptions against the invoice - General maintenance of the distribution center; sweeping and disposing of trash/cardboard - Perform other duties as assigned **Job Duties Disclaimer:** The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA. ## Qualifications **What You'll Need** - No experience required - Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred - High School or GED - Preferred **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** - Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements - Ability to resolve basic issues and problems - Possess a beginning knowledge of subject manner, demonstrating ability to perform in a singular functional area - Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in order to accurately complete job tasks - Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements - Ability to meet deadlines - Ability to safely operate various types of material handling equipment - Ability to work overtime as needed ## Additional Information **Physical Demands:** - Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20% - Walk: Must…
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$20 – $27/yr
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