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Outbound Associate Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in order selection, product replenishment, and order loading, to include all warehouse functions, selectors, loaders and night forklift ...

Group Sales Associate

Portage, MI · On-site

$31K - $41K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE The role of group sales associate is to book, plan and execute all group sales ... Outbound calls and sales efforts * Host tours of facility Requirements: * Excellent verbal and ...

Group Sales Associate

Portage, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

ABOUT THE ROLE The role of group sales associate is to book, plan and execute all group sales ... Outbound calls and sales efforts * Host tours of facility Requirements * Excellent verbal and ...

Home Delivery Associate

Lake Orion, MI · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

As Home Delivery Associate, you will represent the RH brand by delivering operational excellence ... Verify that all items are correct in their assigned outbound lanes; prepare orders for delivery OUR ...

Home Delivery Associate

Lake Orion, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

As Home Delivery Associate, you will represent the RH brand by delivering operational excellence ... Verify that all items are correct in their assigned outbound lanes; prepare orders for delivery OUR ...

Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings. * Maintains on-going interaction. * Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and ...

Home Delivery Associate

Lake Orion, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

As Home Delivery Associate, you will represent the RH brand by delivering operational excellence ... Verify that all items are correct in their assigned outbound lanes; prepare orders for delivery OUR ...

Stock & Housekeeping Associate As a Stock & Housekeeping Associate, you are the heart of store ... Load outbound merchandise and supplies onto the truck * Be available to work day, evening, and ...

Stock & Housekeeping Associate As a Stock & Housekeeping Associate, you are the heart of store ... Load outbound merchandise and supplies onto the truck Be available to work day, evening, and ...

Warehouse Associate - Contract Opportunity | Auburn Hills, MI | Starting at $20/Hour Reliance One ... Pick, pack, stage, and prepare outbound orders for shipment * Maintain accurate inventory records ...

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Associate - Logistics The Logistics Associate will be responsible for coordination of inbound and outbound material, robots, receipt processing, warehousing, filling customer orders, picking ...

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Outbound Associate information

What is an outbound associate?

Outbound Associates are warehouse or logistics professionals responsible for preparing and shipping orders to customers or retail locations. Their tasks typically include picking items, packing products securely, labeling packages, and ensuring shipments meet quality and accuracy standards. Outbound Associates often use scanning equipment and work closely with inventory and shipping teams. This role is essential in maintaining efficient supply chain operations and ensuring timely delivery of products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an outbound associate?

To thrive as an Outbound Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in inventory management or warehouse operations, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, and shipping software is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that enhance performance in this role. These skills ensure efficient order processing, accurate shipments, and smooth coordination within fast-paced distribution environments.

What are some common challenges outbound associates face and how can they be addressed?

Outbound Associates often encounter challenges such as meeting strict shipping deadlines, accurately processing high volumes of orders, and maintaining organization in a fast-paced warehouse environment. To overcome these, it's important to develop strong time management skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with team members and supervisors. Many companies provide on-the-job training and utilize technology such as barcode scanners and inventory management systems to help associates work efficiently and reduce errors.

What is the difference between Outbound Associate vs Customer Service Representative?

AspectOutbound AssociateCustomer Service Representative
Primary RoleMaking outbound calls to clients or prospects to promote products or servicesHandling inbound customer inquiries and providing support
Work EnvironmentCall centers, sales departmentsCustomer service centers, support desks
Required SkillsCommunication, sales techniques, persistenceCommunication, problem-solving, patience
Common CertificationsNone typically required, sales or communication training beneficialNone typically required, customer service training beneficial

While both roles involve communication with clients, Outbound Associates focus on proactive sales calls, whereas Customer Service Representatives handle inbound inquiries and support. The roles share similar skills but differ in their primary functions and work environments.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Outbound Associate jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Outbound Associate job openings:

Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Canton, MI • On-site

Sysco Corporation
Food and Beverage Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Sysco rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 328 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Company:
US0058 Sysco Detroit, LLC
Sales Territory:
None
Zip Code:
48188
Travel Percentage:
0
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
JOB SUMMARY
This is an Operations position responsible for supervising the activities associated with night warehouse operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the supervision of order selection, product replenishment, order loading, ensuring safety and security of the warehouse and providing management and direction to assigned warehouse staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervises the daily work and safety of employees engaged in order selection, product replenishment, order loading, including all warehouse functions, selectors, loaders and night forklift operators.
  • Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
  • Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
  • Administers the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse.
  • Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
  • Review night warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of changes within night warehouse.
  • Conducts shipping and loading audit daily ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, food safety, and catch-weight documentation) and that material is handled and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
  • Assist with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse.
  • Aid with the training of new associates, including cross-training of existing associates.
  • Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
  • Maintains on-going interaction.
  • Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
  • Monitors associate morale.
  • Submit and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
  • Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
  • Organizes efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
  • Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
  • Execute management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
  • Performs the duties of employees supervised and other related duties as needed.
  • Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • 2 or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.

Experience
  • 1-3 years related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.

Professional Skills
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
  • Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
  • Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
  • Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively
  • Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
  • Reports to work promptly and regularly.
  • Works well with others.
  • Display the ability to consistently meet deadlines.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions
  • Regularly exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts.
  • The employee works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
  • Periodically exposed to high, precarious places.
  • Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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