Distribution Operator 1

Primary Function:

The Distribution Operator 1 is responsible for ensuring the finished product is received and put away into inventory, picked, packed, and shipped in an efficient and accurate manner. The Distribution Operator 1 operates under direct supervision and may be required to deviate or make adjustments to routine problems. The Distribution Operator 1 will help to resolve routine operational issues with basic prior work experience, education, or interpretation of work instructions. The Distribution Operator 1 may be required to escalate operational, technical, or process concerns to a team lead. Shift is 11:00am-7:30pm M-F

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform work in compliance with local quality procedures and work instructions.
• Perform work within local Warehouse Management System, utilizing scanners and/or computers where applicable.
• Meets or exceeds expectations and/or rates established by leadership.
• Participates in local and/or global projects where operator feedback is relevant.
• Understands and implements changes received from direct leadership and project teams that impact role.
• Work well with peers in team environment to support departmental goals.
• Actively participates in team meetings and provides improvement ideas to leadership for review.
• Escalates any customer impacting quality issues or internal non conformances to leadership.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. This position is expected to follow other job-related instructions and duties.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or participating in a Cook sponsored program to obtain a High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma.
• No Experience Required
• Must be able to complete onsite 6S training and receive certification.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
• Able to professionally communicate thoughts and ideas.
• Positively able to receive feedback and apply to their role.
• Able to complete all tasks given from leadership.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in fast paced situations.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to visually recognize product/catalog descriptions.
• Ability to work standing and be mobile for a full eight-hour day.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate exposure to noise level in the work environment that is moderate to occasionally loud.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves boxes up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent repetitive motion.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, carry, feel or touch; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.