Parts Distribution Specialist

Job Title: Parts Distribution Specialist

Department: Warehouse/Distribution 

Reports To: Shipping Supervisor

FLSA-Status: Non-exempt

Location: Amherst, OH

SUMMARY

Under close supervision, the Parts Distribution Specialist retrieves parts and materials based upon customer order input and ensures that ordered items are packaged and shipped properly based on company quality standards to the appropriate location. Ensure that all documentation is completed and processed accurately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies the ordered parts or materials.
• Retrieves the parts or materials using RF scanner.
• Packages the parts or materials to company quality standards.
• Ships the parts or materials including parcel, domestic and International LTL orders.
• Occasionally stocks incoming products.
• Occasionally loads and sorts packages onto parcel/LTL truck.
• Counts inventory as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Generally, requires a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a warehouse, shipping/receiving or similar environment. Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience operating forklift/order picker machines preferred but not required. Previous experience with SAP or other warehouse management systems a plus.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven and constantly changing environment.
• High level of work ethic, productivity, efficiency, and attendance
• High level of initiative, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and understand when to escalate potential issues.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must have a strong internal and external customer focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy; must be a collaborative team player.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

CONTACTS:

Internal: All departments at all levels.

External: Vendors, freight carriers/drivers, any guests visiting the facility.

JUDGEMENT/REASONING ABILITY: Ability to recognize discrepancies and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise, and diplomacy. Requires ability to use judgment and reasoning skills and determine when issues need to be escalated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms. 

Ability to lift-up to 55 pounds 50% daily

Able to stand at a desk and use/view computer 50% daily

Able to hear and speak into a telephone 5% daily

Able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist 90% daily

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions.
• Professional, yet casual work environment.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Required Pre-Hire Screenings:

• Criminal - Felony and Misdemeanor 7 Years
• National Criminal Data Base 7 Years
• Social Security Verification
• National Sex Offender
• NDOT or DOT Drug Screen per job requirement