DC Associate

DISTRIBUTION CENTER ASSOCIATE - WEEKEND SHIFT

REPORTS TO: DISTRIBUTION CENTER SHIFT MANAGER

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SHIFT: SATURDAY-MONDAY 6:00AM-6:30PM

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas.  We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves "Partners." With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time. 

The Distribution Center (DC) Associate is responsible for pulling product from weekly distribution requests using a forklift or order picker. This role will also assist with shipping and receiving, light computer work, the use of DC equipment and requires the ability to work well in a team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pulls product for all weekly distributions to stores
• Prepares and stages orders for shipping
• Operates powered industrial forklift/reach truck to transport inventory, unload incoming stock and load orders
• Ensures proper paperwork is completed before product is sent out to stores or events
• Back stocks all incoming freight to respective bin locations
• Assists with receive incoming freight
• Assists with new store/event receiving and tagging
• Unload/load trucks
• Monitors equipment and reports problems to supervisor
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, teammates, corporate partners and vendors.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices. These may include but are not limited to signing, pricing, OSR, and loss prevention and comply with the Company's Time & Attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience.
• Experience utilizing computer systems.
• Experience in shipping and receiving/order picker preferred.
• Proficiency with inventory/database programs and POS System knowledge preferred, Epicor NSB a plus.
• Ability to operate distribution center equipment such as pallet jack, reach truck, forklift, etc.
• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.

Competencies

• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.
• Versatility
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Motivator
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Results Orientated

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive hourly pay rate* of $19.50.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.**
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.**
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

*Compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

**For eligible Boot Barn Partners

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting more than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[    ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[    ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ X ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[    ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content.  This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at , Option 4.