New Balance · 1 day ago
Distribution Associate III (Specialty Equipment Operator)
Nashville, TN Distribution Center
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.40/hr - $32.10/hrNew Balance is a company that has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship since 1906. They are seeking a Distribution Associate III to operate powered industrial vehicles and ensure the highest level of quality in the distribution center while prioritizing safety.
ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceShoesSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV)
Equipment Operator: Sit down or standup forklift/counterbalance and Order/Cherry Picker
Equipment Operator, Specialty: Reach Truck, Clamp Truck, and Swing Reach “Turret” Truck (additional to above)
Perform duties of Distribution Associates, as required
Pick, pack, and ship customer orders, received and process returns/exchanges; troubleshoot problems to resolution
Organize shipments to 3rd party distributors
Sort, count, package, label, unpack and/or log inventory which is shipped or received
Inspect shipments for damages or defects; record discrepancies or damages and notify supervisor
Reorganize inventory on shelves in warehouse for seasonality
Unpack shipment of product and replenish warehouse shelves
Identify all returned defective units with proper defective reason code
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Able to operate lift equipment up to a height of 40 feet, as assigned
Good communication skills required, including reading and understanding of the English language and ability to match numbers/letters
Proven track record of stability and dependability in the workplace
Ability to use RF scanner or WMS workstation
Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Able to push/pull up to 75 lbs
Able to stand/walk on concrete surface for 8+ hours per day, with regular bending, reaching, and crouching
Able to climb ladders up to 12 feet (where applicable)
Go up and down stairs and work at heights on the mezzanine (where applicable)
Preferred
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)/Home School equivalency preferred
Benefits
Robust benefit offering to fit various lifestyles and life stages
40% Employee discount on New Balance (In-store and online)
Lifestyle Benefit program – reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities
Pay-for-Performance program and company bonus payout eligibility
401k Retirement: 100% match up to 5% of contributions and 100% vested
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on: Cellular phones, Travel, Entertainment, Consumer Goods and much more!
Three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K
Online learning and development courses
$100 monthly student loan support
Various mentorship programs
Yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement
4 weeks of vacations
12 holidays
Generous parental leave
Company
New Balance
New Balance is a sports footwear and apparel brand that sells sneakers, shoes, and fitness clothing online and in retail stores.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.08MKey Investors
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
2020-10-15Grant· $0.08M
Leadership Team
Joe Preston
President & Chief Executive Officer
John Withee
CFO
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