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Responsibilities:

• Read and understand order paperwork to correctly identify manifest contents 

• Scan all product as it enters assigned department to maintain accurate inventory 

• Complete require paperwork after loading trailers including verification of load for each trailer 

• Double check each load is safely and properly secured following a '360 Walk Around' of each load for safe distribution   

• Exercise the company's safety guidelines and follow all PPE protocols   

• Properly lift, handle, and carry product; asking for help when needed to ensure safe lifting techniques   

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment   

• Complete forklift prechecks and operate a forklift when needed   

• Perform forklift, company vehicle and trailer prechecks 

• Record and report issues with AWD vehicles and trailers to Fleet Maintenance for repairs or standard care 

• Work as a member of the Distribution team; support colleagues when help is needed or requested 

• Work occasional overtime hours and weekends as needed, adjusted schedules and/or responsibilities to support the Avanti Team 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 Education and/or Experience: 

Must have high school diploma or equivalent education. Prior experience in material handling or operating a forklift is desirable but not required. 

Computer Skills: 

Basic computer knowledge and navigation are required. Will be expected to develop proficiency in Avanti software (i.e. FeneVision, etc.) and be/become familiar with Apple iOS. 

Communication Skills: 

English language skills are required, verbal and written. Ability to read, interpret, understand, and explain documents such as manifest and product order paperwork, or product specifications. Ability to effectively present information to others, gather information from others, and respond appropriately to questions from customers, coworkers, and managers.  Must display excellent phone and email etiquette.  Must be able to present an appropriate attitude for the situation when interacting with customers or coworkers.   

Professional Skills: 

Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth.  Must be pro-active, self-disciplined, self-motivated, and have demonstrated ability to follow projects through to completion.  Attention to detail is required.  Must be able to demonstrate organizational skills, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Must be able to develop trust, respect, and confidence in customers, coworkers, and managers. Must present a clean and neat physical appearance.   

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s.  Ability to perform calculations using units of money, time, measurement, etc. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, length, width, height, and depth.  Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and general business math. 

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, type or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment with this job primarily includes the warehouse environment. The noise level of this job varies.