General Summary: A DC Processor is an important part of the supply chain team, assisting with the flow of product at various times during the distribution process. The Processor is responsible for the accurate, efficient, & safe handling of merchandise during receiving, order processing, and/or shipping. Routine duties performed by the DC Processor are done so with the assistance of the Warehouse Management System (WMS). This role may require standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50lbs and working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Empty, fill, sort, & organize product according to the appropriate operating procedures/requirements, paying close attention to vendor name, purchase order, UPC, and/or destination
- Perform one or more functions within the order fulfillment process within HighJump and/or AS400
- Maintains inventory controls & accuracy by systemically/physically receiving and/or locating product within the distribution center
- Inspect, classify, & report product defects and damages to the appropriate associate to ensure inventory accuracy and quality
- Lift, stack, & transport cartons onto pallets, carts, & conveyors manually using proper lifting & operating procedures
- Responsible for the proper handling & safe use of all Company owned property, tools, & equipment, including PPE, power/voice equipment, etc.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, & safe work environment
- Conducts duties in compliance with OSHA safety standards & location specific policies, paying special attention to pedestrian/equipment traffic.
- Promote safety at all times & report violations to the appropriate leader
- Communicates problems/concerns to the appropriate DC Lead, Supervisor, and/or Operations Area Manager.
- Cross-train to perform one or more functions within multiple departments to assist within other areas based on the needs of the department, facility, & Company
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support workload requirements
- Other duties as instructed by leadership, including various duties performed within DC Material Handler and/or DC Processor roles, which the associate is trained and skilled to perform
- Must flex to other departments, as needed
Required Skills:
- Excellent hand-eye coordination skills
- Ability to read, recognize, & follow applicable numbers/directives (verbal/written), including safety rules, operating instructions, racking locations, & procedural documents
- Able to follow policies & procedures that are written/verbally provided.
- Understand basic math skills to ensure inventory & order processing accuracy (Count, add, subtract, etc. numbers)
- Ability to perform duties independently, & as part of a team, with minimal supervision or guidance
- Frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling of freight, standing for long periods of time & sometimes working in extreme temperatures
- Lift & stack cartons onto pallets and conveyors using proper lifting & operating procedures
- Safely utilize manually operated equipment (i.e. pallet jack, rolling conveyor, pick cart, totes, hand truck) to transport cartons or other items by means of pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying
Experience:
- 1+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience helpful but not required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within an automated conveyor-based operation
- Experience with computer/barcode driven inventory management systems
- Prior knowledge of WMS functions
- Skilled using a RF scanner
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions, safety rules, operating procedures, and location information
- Basic math skills for counting, addition, subtraction, inventory, and order accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
- Ability to frequently bend, lift, walk, push, pull freight, and stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and stack cartons and transport items using pallet jacks, conveyors, carts, totes, and hand trucks
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures and non-climate-controlled environments
- At least one year of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience
- Experience with automated conveyor-based operations
- Experience with computer- or barcode-driven inventory management systems
- Prior knowledge of warehouse management system functions
- RF scanner experience
What We Do
Designer Brands is one of North America’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories that operates retail concepts. Our primary concept, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, offers brand name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories. The first store opened in 1991 in Dublin, Ohio. Today, DSW operates more than 500 stores in 44 states. The Affiliated Business Group operates nearly 290 leased departments for other retailers, such as Stein Mart, in the U.S. Designer Brands also operates several retail concepts in Canada, including The Shoe Company and Shoe Warehouse, which provide a convenient footwear solution for the whole family, as well as DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse – nearly 150 locations in all. In 2018, the company acquired Camuto Group, the legendary product design and brand development organization best known for the successful Vince Camuto® brand and the footwear licenses of Jessica Simpson® and Lucky Brand®. The partnership transformed Designer Brands into one of the largest footwear companies in North America with global, industry-leading capabilities in product design, development, sourcing and production.
