Slotting Associate - 3rd Shift Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Joliet, IL (Job ID 1327208)

Description

The Slotting Associate is responsible for:
A) Input and maintenance of SKU Master Data
B) Positioning of inventory (Sku/Item) within the Warehouse based upon storage and pick type
C) Monitoring and maintaining Warehouse Location (pick slot) integrity
D) Executing Item/Slot changes as needed to minimize Wave Allocation issues
E) Supporting the Operations team thru management of WMS Item and Location tools

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement effective warehouse slotting methods to optimize space utilization, improve picking efficiency, and minimize travel time for material handling equipment.      
• Ensure that all product is assigned to appropriate pick slots to allow fill of all orders      
• Work to find solutions to slotting inefficiencies by analyzing data with various spreadsheet/software applications.       
• Optimize the efficiency and productivity of the network warehouse operation by implementing effective slotting strategies and integrating key performances indicators (KPIs)      
• Ensures that all product is ergonomically slotted to reduce personal injury and/or product damage.    
• Initiate and manage the set-up/slotting new items. Analyzes slot and product dimensions including ti-hi, cube, etc.     
• Operate the Cubiscan machine in order to provide accurate package dimensions.         
• Provide training and guidance to warehouse leadership teams on proper slotting techniques and exception handling.   
• Perform regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with slotting plans, SOPs, and safety regulations.             
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and analyze data to create slotting strategies that align with operational goals and product characteristics.     
• Create and maintain informational records, reports and filing systems.        
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making: 
  • Work closely in a team environment to complete daily tasks and goals.
  • Work independently on assigned task and report out progress.
  • No supervisory responsibility
• Travel:  Up to 5%
• Flex Designation:  DC Based

• High School diploma/GED equivalent

• Min 1 year Distribution experience preferred

• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Experience preferred
• Understand basic warehousing operations – receive, inventory, process and ship
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Reading comprehension and ability to communicate in writing
• Intermediate computer skills including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and the ability to learn warehouse specific applications and report creation as needed
• Multi-tasking ability and customer service oriented attitude
• lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance on an intermittent basis for up to ten hours per day.
• Ability to team lift items 51 to 99 pounds through course of the day.
• Certified to operate industrial lift trucks.
• Operate packaging and material movement equipment as needed.
• Effectively communicate verbally and written with all business partners

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day.
• Grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day. Reaching and working above and below the shoulder level on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day.
• Ability to safely team lift, lower, and move items over 75 pounds over the course of a work day with or without assistance.
• Sit or stand continuously for up to twelve hours per day.
• Must be comfortable working with and around forklifts, conveyer systems, scissor lifts, and hazardous machinery.
• Must be comfortable with performing many of the tasks listed above from a ladder up to fifteen feet in elevation above the floor surface observing safety controls.
• Must utilize proper safety controls at all times.
• Must be able to drive automobiles, forklifts and scissor lifts.

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others

• The anticipated rate for this position is $25.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and  their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law..