distribution associate ii

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Paid Time Off
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

The Distribution Associate II reports to general supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, performs various duties under the functional areas of Shipping and Receiving. This position must maintain a clean and safe work environment according to established policies and procedures. The main responsibilities of this position are to perform receiving and picking duties including:

• Verifying accuracy of warehouse deliveries by comparing to purchase orders. Inspecting items for damage or defects.
• Completing appropriate paperwork and entering information into department computer system.
• Unloading and unpacking items from delivery vehicle.
• Filling pick-list requests for warehouse items.
• Preparing and packing items for transport to various sites.
• Operating motorized and manual material handling equipment including, but not limited to, fork lift, pallet jacks and reach trucks.
• Meeting established picking and receiving expectations in accordance to standards of operation.

Hours:

40 Hours (Full Time), Day Shift, Weekends Required

Location: Johns Hopkins Home Care Group, 5901 Holabird Avenue

Suite A, Baltimore MD

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. Certificate required

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, inventory stocking and distribution
• Knowledge of principles for receiving, storage, picking, staging and shipping material.
• Analytical ability necessary to maintain inventory location filing system and proper cataloging of inventory.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in dealing with other employees and vendors
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take direction and follow institutional guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to be flexible to meet schedule needs, and handle frequent unpredictable changes.
• Ability to work as a committed team member in by contributing in a positive, enthusiastic, engaged and collaborative manner.

Work Experience:

• Three years of relevant work experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing or similar work environments.

Machines, Tools, Equipment:

• Must be able to operate data processing equipment including PC's bar code scanners, image scanners, voice picking system and hand-held order entry system.
• Operating motorized and manual material handling equipment including fork lifts, pallet jacks and reach truck

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and move material in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts and weekends.
• Must be able to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for an extended period of time.
• Work performed in a warehouse/loading dock setting where there is exposure to varying temperatures

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and includes:

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans,
• Retirement plans,
• Paid time off (PTO),
• Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents,
• Earn up to $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @ Hopkins
• Tell a friend and get paid Ask about our Employee Referral Program Bonus
• And more Visit

Salary Range: Minimum 17.11/hour - Maximum 28.26/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.