Warehouse Picker/Packer

Distribution Center Associate

The Paper Store is a family owned and operated chain of specialty gift stores in the Northeast and Florida.  The Paper Store Distribution Center supports all store locations with timely product replenishment as well as online customer order fulfillment.  The DC is seeking individuals that thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, enjoy learning new responsibilities, and seek to capitalize on opportunities for personal and professional development.[MD1] 

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability: Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Demonstrates reliability by honoring commitments and being punctual for every scheduled shift. 
• Adaptability:  Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in new or challenging situations.
• Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others towards a common goal.
• Productivity: Strives to consistently exceed task goals with accuracy and integrity. 
• Professionalism: Maintains a competent, respectful demeanor, especially in challenging situations. Displays public self-awareness and has a positive outlook.
• Personal Development: Continuously seeks ways to improve, to cultivate new skills, and learns from mistakes and constructive feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a TPS Brand Ambassador.
• Follow all TPS policies and procedures.
• Cross train and work in all areas of the distribution center.
• Check, verify and inspect to ensure products are of good quality and damage-free.
• Count, tag, and pack product as well as keep track of inventory.
• Detail check UPCs, item #s, prices, shortages, overages, damages, miss ships, etc.
• Identify, separate, label and palletize merchandise for relocation to appropriate area of DC.
• Ensure proper product pricing by tagging, ticketing, and labeling with appropriate UPCs on corresponding merchandise.
• Restock pick areas identified by replenishment screens/reports.
• Verify, pick, split and ship replenishment product to stores.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the DC to maintain a safe working environment.    
• Pick and pack orders directly for consumers.
• Perform any all duties assigned by Distribution Center leadership. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A positive attitude and be self–motivated 
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents such as company policies, procedure manuals and maintenance instructions
• Flexibility with scheduling including overtime and weekends during periods of high distribution volume
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Prior warehouse experience and RF Scan technology a plus
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop and twist 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand for 8 hours

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Varying temperature inside the distribution center depending on external conditions
• Loud and/or sudden noises

 BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Associate discount
• Flexible Schedules
• Full-time Benefits - 401(k) match, vacation and sick time accrual, health benefits 

The Paper Store is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law