Distribution Center Associate | Kansas City
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS
Albert Uster Imports Inc. (AUI) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington DC area (Gaithersburg MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City Las Vegas Miami Los Angeles San Francisco Gurnee and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization Roland Foods LLC.
Founded in 1968 the company offers over 1400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels restaurants casinos cruise lines airlines and manufacturers with innovative high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.
***Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. ***
ABOUT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive Store and Inventory Product. Maintains all aspects of the Distribution Center as a part of a team led by the Distribution Center Manager (DCM).
- Receive and place all domestic and imported products into inventory within 24 hours of a physical receipt. Report all discrepancies to the DCM as appropriate.
- Receive and Process all Customer Returns within 48 hours and oversee re-stocking and or disposition.
- Ensure all stock is properly stored (by FIFO) and protected. Re-barcode as necessary.
- Pick Pack and Ship all orders assigned ensuring proper packing/labeling instructions are followed and appropriate packaging supplies are utilized.
- Utilization of Warehouse Management (WMS) and Shipping Systems.
- Ship via FedEx and UPS Manifesting Systems as well as Delivery Contractors and Common Carriers.
- Prepare Packing Supplies each day in preparation for the next days activities.
- Deliver walk-in orders to customers.
- Maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area as well as dock areas and the perimeter of the building.
- Follow cleaning standards at all times.
- Report all facility infrastructure issues to DCM or Assistant promptly.
- Assist with Customer Service requests for products or services (order entry stock availability item locations).
- Professional attitude and appearance are mandatory.
- Operation of warehouse Material Handling equipment a plus (manual and motorized pallet jacks etc.)
- All other duties as assigned by the DCM or Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- 1-2 years of Warehousing/Shipping experience
- Inventory control organization skills coordination decision making problem-solving data entry skills (Must not be intimidated by computers)
- Safe work ethic
- Mustbe able to lift 50 lbs.
- Employment is contingent upon aFavorable Background Investigation. Those who cannot meet this requirement need not apply
SALARY RANGE
Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $18.50 an hour.
This role will be bonus eligible.
Based on your qualifications previous experience and transferrable skills the Company will determine at its sole discretion the salary offered.
Founded by immigrants AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds spark adventure and bring diverse people are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!
AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .
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Required Experience:
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