General Distribution Assocaite - American Woodmark

I.

JOB SUMMARY:




The General Distribution Worker’s primary job function is performing general distribution such as pallet loading, wrapping, and unloading utilizing warping machines and manual pallet jacks to ensure product arrives safely and securely to the customer. This position will report directly to the production manager.


II.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


· Loading responsibilities include placing production pallets onto wrapping machine using a manual pallet jack.

· Will inspect production pallet to ensure that products are secure and are properly labeled.

· Wrapping responsibilities will be attaching stretch film and four corner protectors to production pallet and secure the wrap to the top and bottom of pallet.

· Inspect production pallet to ensure product is secure before operating wrapper machine to wrap pallet.

· Unloading responsibilities to remove production pallet from wrapper machine and ensure pallet is correctly wrapped and labeled. Stage pallet for loading onto truck.

· Will consistently perform pushing and pulling of 100 lbs of production within 50 – 75feet.

· Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of any malfunctions.

· Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually.

· Help production workers by supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment.

· Will perform other job-related duties as assigned.

· Consistently deliver the best in customer service. As an employee, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with customers, visitors and other employees.

· Champion AWC’s mission, vision, and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.







III.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:




Education:



High School Diploma or equivalent.




Experience:

No work experience required.








Skills:

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.

Ability to recognize and identify numbers.

Ability to work closely with others or in a team environment.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, often changing environment.




IV.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:




Typical Working Conditions: (Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

Manufacturing warehouse environment with occasional temperature changes and humidity.

Constant noise in atmospheric conditions with frequent vibrations

Working around equipment and machinery




Equipment Used:

(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

Manual Pallet Jack




Essential Physical Tasks:

(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions.)

Constant standing, handling, hearing, seeing (reading, driving, perception) grasping, pushing, and pulling.

Frequent bending, squatting, twisting (neck/waist), and talking.

Occasional seeing, simple grasping (right/left hand), and reaching above and below shoulder level.







This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform

job-related tasks other than those in this description.

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