Pallet Picking Specialist

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Thief River Falls, MN, USA
In-Office
20-24 Hourly
Entry level
Appliances • Manufacturing
The Role
Perform onsite pallet and large-quantity picking, transport product within the warehouse, operate power industrial vehicles (order picker, turret truck, pallet cart, forklifts), use RF handheld devices and Manhattan WMS, meet safety and KPI standards, assist shipping/receiving and expedite tasks, and perform physically demanding lifting and repetitive duties.
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DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Product Distribution Roles:
  • Full-Time Day Shift - $21.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)  

  • Full-Time Evening/Overnight Shift - $24.00 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)

  • Full-Time 3-12 Shift – $23.34 starting rate ($20.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $2.34 allowance for the 36 for 40 schedule)

  • Part-Time - $20.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)

  • Seasonal Day Shift - $20.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay and $1.00 allowance)

  • Seasonal Evening Shift - $23.00 starting rate ($19.00 base pay, $1.00 allowance, and $3.00 shift differential)

Relocation and Sign-On bonuses available for specific full-time product distribution roles - Ask your recruiter for more information!

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Position Overview:The Pallet Picking Associate is responsible for a variety of duties that contribute to the daily success of the Outbound functions (pick, pack, ship, etc.) within PDC. These duties primarily include Picking large Quantities and transporting product to appropriate warehouse locations and various duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Locate, retrieve and move product, in a timely manner, from location to location (e.g. large and oversize area pick to put racking in pack) or from pallets or crates for storage or shipment and to Production workers, shipping and receiving areas.
  • Use of Stock Picker may require going up 30ft to pick orders
  • Transport non-conveyable product to an area where it can be actioned or conveyable product that needs to be actioned (e.g. return to stock, cancelled orders, etc.)  using an RF device in a timely manner.   
  • Assist, when needed, in locating product to be expedited.
  • Pick parts using a handheld device that directs you to the location to pick the parts
  • Operate and adhere to ALL Power Industrial Vehicles (PIV) (Stock Chasers, Order Picker, Turret Trucks,  Forklifts, and Ride on Pallet Jacks) policy and equipment rules with limited supervision, Electric/Manual Pallet Jack) policy and equipment rules with limited supervision
  • Actively participate as a team member in order to meet departmental goals        
  • Capable and willing to uphold the highest Safety Standards                                                                               
  • Capable of Maintaining Organizational KPI's

Required Skills & Certifications:

  • Acquire and maintain forklift certification (certification provided by Digi-Key)
  • Regular and exemplary use of OrderPicker, Turret Truck, 8900 (motorized Pallet cart)and Forklifts is required for this Step. use of equipment to fulfill role is required
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
  • Basic computer navigation and typing skills
  • Ability to provide a positive, professional and enthusiastic outlook or perspective
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task as well as the ability to change focus quickly based on requests by employees/management
  • Quickly and efficiently solve problems; collaborate with peers and leaders as needed to resolve issues
  • Manage time well to keep the flow of parts and orders moving throughout the building
  • Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success
  • Regular and exemplary use of OrderPicker, Turret Truck, 8900 (motorized Pallet cart)and Forklifts while maintaining a high standard of Safety for Self and other employees
  • System & Equipment
  • Manhattan
  • RF Mobile Device
  • PIV equipment (Order Picker, Turret Truck, 8900 or Forklifts)

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

                                                       

Physical Requirements:

• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
• Capable of spending 8-10 hours walking/standing on concrete 
•  Routinely lift 5-10 lbs,  occassionally up to 50 lbs and rarely up to 77+lbs (with lift assistance)
•  Ability to push boxes , occassionally up to 50 lbs , from the heavy box lift to conveyor
• Ability to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs
• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level

Compensation:

The starting base pay rate for this position is:

$20.00

This position may also be eligible for shift, skill, and/or team lead pay differentials that will be in addition to the starting pay rate.

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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [email protected].

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Skills Required

  • Forklift certification (must acquire and maintain; provided by employer)
  • Regular and exemplary operation of OrderPicker, Turret Truck, 8900 motorized pallet cart, and Forklifts
  • Use of RF handheld mobile device for picking and inventory actions
  • Familiarity with Manhattan WMS
  • Basic computer navigation and typing skills
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to spend 8-10 hours walking/standing on concrete and perform repetitive motions
  • Ability to lift routinely 5-10 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs, and rarely 77+ lbs with assistance
  • Ability to push boxes up to 50 lbs and perform bending, twisting, reaching above shoulder level
  • Dependable, able to multi-task, solve problems, manage time, and meet organizational KPIs
  • Willingness to work onsite regularly and uphold high safety standards
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The Company
HQ: Thief River Falls, MN
2,465 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

We’re a full-service partner offering design tools, business solutions, and the world’s largest selection of in-stock electronic components. Since its founding in 1972, Digi-Key has been committed to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components, as well as providing the best service possible to its customers, aiding engineers through the entire design process, from Prototype to Production®. This has led the company to be highly ranked year after year in industry surveys, in North America as well as Europe and Asia, in categories covering such facets of business as availability of product, speed of service, responsiveness to problems, and more. The content and services we offer on our website continue to rapidly evolve, and we are committed to providing you with full access to Digi-Key's products and services through the Internet

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