What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Route Returns Representative - 10 am start time - Forklift required position at United Distributors Group?
About United
United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.
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The Route Check-In is responsible for accurate validation and recording of returned products to the Warehouse by delivery personnel. Returns goods to proper Warehouse storage locations for efficient management of inventory. Route Check-In should be flexible to perform other functions such as inventory control, sales pick-up, shipping, and receiving, or other assigned duties.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Six months in a similar position strongly preferred
- Six months of experience and skills in operating an electric pallet jack, forklift, and other power equipment strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform a visual inspection of the returned product to verify quantity and condition; compare to the daily returns list
- Verify returned product is correct and from the assigned customer invoice
- Separate the satisfactory product from the unsatisfactory product; record and return the good product to proper storage locations within the Warehouse; place the unsatisfactory product on a designated pallet for repacking or disposal
- Validate invoices are properly marked as to product being returned. Forward invoices to customer service for issuance of credit to the customer
- Enter returned product into the Warehouse management system
- Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained
- Inspect delivery vehicles to ensure all contents are removed
- Load, unload, move, stack, store, and stage products using a pallet jack, forklift, slip sheet machine, order picker, or other power equipment
- Assist with physical inventories as required
- Perform and submit a daily power equipment checklist to the appropriate manager
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain the facility and equipment in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner
- Assist in maintaining the security of the Warehouse
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Change
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Relationships
- Self-Awareness
- Dependability
- Time Management
- Positive attitude
- Flexibility
- Results-driven
Critical Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
- Able to learn and use the Company's technology
- Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
- Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
- Inventory Control
- Quality Control
Working Conditions
- Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
- Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
- Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
- Regular, reliable attendance required
- Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift if assigned
- Able to stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs) with some overhead lifting required
- Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance
