Task Associate Jobs in Syracuse, NY (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary - Picking Associate:

The Picking Associate picks all Direct, Wholesale, International and MacKenzie-Child's Retail Store orders from inventory and delivers to the packing area for shipment. In addition, associates assist the Receiving Department by stocking incoming shipments of product as well as assist the gift wrappers pull orders as necessary.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

85% Pick orders from inventory and deliver to packing area for shipment.
10% Assist Receiving Department by stocking incoming product on warehouse shelves.
5% Assist Gift Wrappers pick orders, as necessary.

• Ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures in daily operations
• Supporting other departments as needed to facilitate overall company operations
• Demonstrating accountability, including decision-making and process improvements

Position Summary - Packing Associate:

The Packing Associate packs all Direct, Wholesale, International and MacKenzie-Child's Retail Store orders and prepares orders for shipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

85% Pack and prepare orders for shipment ensuring proper box and packing materials are used to prevent damage.

5% Restock packing materials as needed to ensure productive work-flow.

10% Perform other duties, as assigned.

• Ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures in daily operations
• Supporting other departments as needed to facilitate overall company operations
• Demonstrating accountability, including decision-making and process improvements

Position Summary: Major Accounts Associate

A Major Accounts Associate is responsible for executing daily operational tasks within their designated area(s) of responsibility, as it relates to the fulfillment of sales orders for the company's national retail accounts.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

• Process order fulfillment tasks in the pick, pack or ship areas of responsibility (AOR)
• Complete assignments and maintain daily workflows in the AOR
• Move of merchandise and materials through the AOR
• Learn and maintain internal process requirements and client compliance standards in each phase of the fulfillment cycle
• Utilize computers, mobile devices and manual means to record, document and report order fulfillment data
• Maintain, track and report department equipment and material volumes
• Maintain compliance to company policies, safety standards and workplace etiquette
• Ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures in daily operations
• Supporting other departments as needed to facilitate overall company operations
• Demonstrating accountability, including decision-making and process improvements

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in the retail, e-commerce, distribution or related field is preferred

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis and occasionally on weekends
• Ability to work in an open, warehouse environment

Location: Fulton, NY

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to handle and process large and complex workloads
• Ability to perform under deadline constraints
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to variable workloads and priorities
• Ability to maintain productivity under general to limited supervision
• Ability to read, sort and record large volumes of data, descriptions and symbols
• Detail-oriented, able to maintain accuracy at speed and amid distraction
• Intermediate computing skills to include the use of spreadsheets and e-mail
• Have an interest in continuously improving standards, processes and protocols
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members for success
• Ability to conduct oneself with professionalism and a helpful demeanor
• Ability to maintain composure in the face of challenges
• Ability to maintain an organized and tidy work area
• Possess good penmanship
• Ability to maintain consistent, dependable attendance

Equipment Used:

• Computer, mobile devices, printer, telephone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, calculator
• Computer Software: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Browsers
• Various hand and power tools, pallet jack
• Safety Equipment: Safety shoes

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, perform repetitive hand motions, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; push and/or pull with arms and reach with arms and/or hands; crouch, kneel, crawl or bend;
• climb/balance
• Exerts in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Close mental and visual attention required to perform work dealing primarily with preparing and interpreting data and figures, using a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is performed in a typical warehouse with exposure to temperature changes, noise, potential for physical injury.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings + Company Match
• Paid Vacation, PTO and Holidays
• Company sponsored life insurance and LTD
• Health Savings Account + Company Match
• Generous Employee Discount
• Verizon Discount
• Referral Bonus Program
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

MacKenzie-Childs is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.