Distribution Clerk

Job Details

Job Location: Memphis, TN 38133

Founded at the birth of the building automation industry in 1983 as Kele & Associates (now Kele Companies), we became the first building automation distributor to offer an all-inclusive platform. Over the next 40 years, Kele Companies has grown into a world class Building Automation Systems distributor with its headquarters remaining strategically located in Memphis, TN and branch locations positioned in 7 states throughout the U.S. Every member of the Kele Companies team plays a key role in delivering on our promise of: “We Make It Easy.”

We are currently hiring for the role of Distribution Clerk
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The Distribution Clerk is expected to demonstrate the ability to work in a safe manner, ensure accuracy in all transactions, and meet or maintain the position’s production requirements in thirty days or less.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against shipping orders or other records.
• Package SKU’s as instructed using correct packing materials.
• Process shipments using provided shipping system following all instructions.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or identifying shipping information on cartons.
• Posts weights for shipping charges.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications; and
• Stocks and prepares workstation with shipping materials and supplies.

• Counts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisition or packing list and examines stock to verify conformance to specifications.
• Communicates inaccuracies on inbound SKU’s to Receiving Supervisor and stages freight in question as directed (OSD storage), marking paperwork as needed.
• Stores articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information such as part number, size, system directions or type of material.
• Transfers receipts to stocking zone, storing in overstock if needed; completes put away of non-conveyable receipts.
• Handles inbound personal packages as directed (keeps log and forwards to mail room);
• Verifies inbound items are shelf/saleable ready; labels/re-packs as needed.
• Stocks parts transferred from other facilities and fills out internal documents as needed.
• Opens, logs, and transfers returned goods to the Returns department and help re-box and stock large returned goods.
• Forwards return transfer documents to Receiving Supervisor for adjustments.
• Cuts stock to size to fill order.
• Moves or transports material or supplies to other departments.
• Helps Zone Pickers with large items requiring the use of powered lifts; and
• Backup domestic shipping as needed.

• Uses RF equipment to pick customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or replenishments as well as determining items to be moved, gathered, or distributed while maintaining production standard.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving areas/conveyor belt to stocking or other storage areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as home location, size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Picks customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or carts or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Verifies materials are marked with identifying information.
• Opens boxes, pallets and other containers.
• Counts items for distribution within DC to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Uses handheld RF equipment to enter records; and
• Can be certified to drive electric lift to transport stored items from stock locations to shipping stations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to appropriately respond to questions from managers or other team members
• Basic computer skills required. May be required to use RF equipment

• Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to stand for periods of up to eight (8) hours per workday.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• HSA
• FSA (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement