Part-Time Warehouse Freight Specialist

Summary

The Distribution Center Specialist I performs all Generalist responsibilities while consistently achieving or exceeding Buckles productivity, quality, and accuracy standards. In addition to these core duties, the teammate in this role develops specialized expertise in one of two designated functional areas, providing operational support and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the Distribution Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Freight Specialist

• Manually lift, load, and unload inbound or outbound freight boxes for up to 8 hours at a time and safely operate the transfer cart moving freight to processing areas.
• Manually handle inbound freight cartons by lifting and transferring approximately 3,000 boxes per day from the processing area to and from conveyors to outbound FedEx trailers.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or more than 60 pounds.
• Utilize the Condor program on an iPad to release freight from Processing to the outbound PTL (Pick to Light) area.
• Perform freight processing and verification steps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all inbound orders.
• Crosstrain on the Pick to Light (PTL) system to support order fulfillment as needed.
• Crosstrain in the Backstock 998 area to support freight release and put away functions within the 998 system; restock totes to PTL lines using a dolly as required.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with company safety standards

Pick To Light

• Accurately fulfill store orders by picking an average of 3000-4000 pieces per day of freight using the Pick to Light system.

• Fulfill an average of 100-175 boxes per day to be shipped to stores.

• Fulfill store supply mail and special orders daily.

• Maintain inventory accuracy at or above 98% through careful handling and verification of products.

• Meet or exceed established productivity standards of 450 units processed per hour or within exceptional range of PTL team.

• Open new freight cartons and dispose of empty cartons on the takeaway trash lines.

• Sustain a consistent, fast-paced workflow to ensure continuous outbound freight movement during shifts of up to 8 hours.

• Provide support in the processing area by assisting with order verification and preparation as needed.

• Contribute to positive teamwork by assisting and communicating alongside PTL teammates with tasks.

General

• Crosstrain in other departments as assigned by Director of Distribution.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of Guest service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned in either distribution or online fulfillment warehouses. As determined by business need, may be required to travel from one warehouse to another during the shift.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. When required to drive a company vehicle, a valid driver's license is required and an insurable driving record. When required to operate a forklift, forklift certification is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours or more; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or more than 60 pounds. Teammate must be comfortable working at heights on a multilevel mezzanine and have the ability to climb multi-level of stairs on a daily basis. Also regularly required to bend, twist and turn at waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in a Distribution Center setting. The Teammate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.

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