WKND Nights - Shipping Clerk - 5PM-5AM (FRI-SUN)

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Date: Dec 17, 2024

Location: Portland, TN, US, 37148

Company: Dorman Products

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

The Distribution Closer Specialist performs a multitude of functions to insure the safe, accurate, and efficient fulfillment of customer orders for timely delivery.

Primary Duties

• Coordinates the distribution of work and maintains control of the product picking cycle to insure an efficient flow in the packing and shipping area of the Outbound Distribution Department.

• Develops work schedules and assigns work to Co-contributors

• Reviews order filling cycle times and makes changes to work assignments to meet daily shipping schedules.

• Coordinates daily activities of contributors engaged in order filling, and shipping.

• Reviews shipping requirements and coordinates the movement of completed customer orders.

• Makes improvement recommendations to Distribution Lead and Shift Supervisor on operating practices, record-keeping, and control systems.

• Maintains safe and clean work environment through execution of the 5 Star audits; promotes safety and quality through good housekeeping, mechanical compliance, and work place organization.

• Is engaged in continuous improvement; recommending improvement projects and participation in Lean events.

• Coaches and mentors Co- Contributors to achieve goals and department objectives

• Continuously looks for ways to improve current processes to achieve optimum results.

• Operate motorized industrial equipment such as sit-down fork truck, stock picker, as required.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Key Accountabilities:

• Ability to operate motorized industrial equipment

• Participate in department meetings and projects

• Operate within standard operating procedures

• Maintain neat, clean and well-organized work area

• Timely and regular attendance

• Familiarity of company product line

• Maintain accurate logs or other required documentation depending on the job task being performed

• Work in other departments and/or perform miscellaneous tasks as needed

• Rotate position / jobs as required

• Identify and document location discrepancies

• Follow procedures to ensure inventory is accurate and efficiencies are met

Qualifications:

• Excellent math abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail Oriented

• Good performance and safety records no active warnings in file

• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds in proper manner

• Willing to work overtime as required

• Adhere to all safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Self-motivated and detail oriented

• Computer experience required

• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 45 pounds.

• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.  

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Attributes

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com