Machine Operator (AM Shift)

May 18, 2021 Education

Job Overview

Job title: Machine Operator (AM Shift)

Company: NRI

Job description: About Us

NRI Distribution is a specialist in providing in providing North American logistics services to apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories manufacturers in the outdoor, action sports, fashion and lifestyle industries. We are champions in both wholesale and ecommerce fulfillment. At NRI a high level of service is a MUST, while providing an enjoyable and freedom-centric workplace to our team members. Both the Client and our team member experience is very important to us! We fundamentally believe that one’s mindset establishes the foundation for success in our environment and look for people that live by and embrace a winning attitude with a propensity for action.

We recognize the opportunities technology brings in an environment of continuous improvement as well as change. Can you challenge process and be collaborative? Do you prefer to identify opportunity and present solutions to leadership? Are you comfortable in a relationship where you create results every day to justify your role and add value to the team? We view the realities of budget constraints and ROI as challenges and not limitations, do you? If you appreciate new tech solutions, simplicity, data driven decisions and initiating change, while acting by the principals of living with integrity, leading through action and delivering excellence while creating harmony and sustainability for all, keep reading.

**Join our growing team as we open our new 100,000 square feet Brampton, Ontario facility July 2021**

A Day in the Life

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, or his or her designate, performs all functions related to the operation of the warehouse and related material handling duties. With a focus on results, will support and drive progress ensuring timely processing of product and commitments by the Operations team, while collaborating closely with the supervisor and all functional areas of the organization to drive process improvement and innovation within NRI.

Shift

7am – 3:30pm

Duties & Responsibilities

Equipment Operator – Material Handling Equipment (MHE) – Operating specific motorized warehouse machinery – NRI Certification Required.

Operate forklifts, electric pallet-jacks and other motorized material handling equipment in a safe manner, and follow all safety procedures when working around machines.

Receiving – Safely unloading goods from delivery vehicle and locating to specific grid locations for inbound audit. Locating goods to put away or repack locations after inbound processing.

Cycle counting and inventory checks as assigned.

Shipping – Assist Lead Shipper in the shipping process and loading of product.

All duties as assigned to Order Fulfillment Processor, as needed.

Follow NRI Safety Rules, Safety Procedures, Security Protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.

All duties as assigned to Order Fulfillment Processor as needed including: letdowns, condensing, put away and inventory transfers.

Keeps work and storage areas in a safe, clean, and tidy condition at all times.

Ensure skids are sorted, stacked and in good repair, removing any damaged skids.

Identify information by categorizing, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes.

Ability to decipher strings of numbers and descriptions while matching it exactly to information given.

This position is required to consult with and/or co-ordinate activities with other employees in the organization.

Ensures that goods are located and stored in a safe and efficient manner, and rotated as required.

Performs other duties as requested.

Skills, Abilities & Expectations

Proficient technical capabilities, including the operation of motorized equipment, use of a scanner.

Tier one WMS experience (Aspire) preferred.

Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.

Decisions have a critical effect on the organization’s reputation, team members, client services, policies or operations.

Attention to detail

Safety Conscious

Education/Experience

High school diploma preferred

1- 3 years of relevant work experience.

MHE experience required, certification a plus

Physical ability to carry out the duties, including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc.

Experience preferred in continuous improvements to drive customer fulfillment, quality, efficiency and safety.

Job Training

*completed upon entry into the position

NRI Organizational chart.

Departmental Interdependencies.

Aspire (WMS).

SharePoint.