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Job Description:

Job Title: Warehouse Generalist 1

Department: Warehouse

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

General Function: Prepares store orders including accurately selecting ordered items via a voice automated selection system and packages them for shipment. Works as a Warehouse Generalist 2 as needed.

Core Competencies

PartnershipsGrowth mindsetResults orientedCustomer focusedProfessionalism

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to: VP Distribution, Cherokee Division, AVP Distribution, Cherokee Human Resources Director, Director of Warehousing, Cherokee Division Warehouse Manager; Department Manager, Assistant Department Manager

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides customer service by accurately and timely selecting orders via a voice automated selection system and safety packages them for shipment to assigned stores. Accurately loads merchandise on assigned trailer for delivery and records selectors EXE number. Accurately receives freight and checks it in by matching the manifest to the product, inspecting for damages and correct height, and checking the tag for slotting. Reports damage and problems to a supervisor. Accurately replenishes select slots. Upon certification, safety operates pallet jack, forklift, pick-in-reserve machine, loader, turret truck, and clamp/slip-sheet machine as needed. Reports to work when scheduled and on time.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

Must have the ability to meet the language and hearing capabilities for voice automated selection.Must have the ability to follow one or two-step instructions; routine, repetitive task.Must be able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving whole numbers.Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies orally or in writing.

Education and Experience:

Six months or less of similar work experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities (Direct Reports): None

Physical Requirements:

Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.Must be physically able to perform heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

 The duties of this position are conducted in a warehouse setting. There is exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, and equipment movement hazards.  There is significant pressure to meet set standards for order selectors and equipment operators.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Warehouse material handling equipment

Financial Responsibility: None

Contacts:

Has daily contact with outside carriers, warehouse/office personnel.

Confidentiality: None

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