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Shipping/Receiving Associate-Holly Hunt

Holly Hunt

Shipping/Receiving Associate-Holly Hunt

La Grange, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    COMPANY PROFILE:

    HOLLY HUNT is a sales and service organization, as well as designer and maker of high-end interior design furniture, lighting, textiles, leather, and rugs. HOLLY HUNT’S “to the trade” customers are interior designers and architects. 85 to 90 percent of business revenue is generated from residential purchases, while 10 to 15 percent is generated from contract, corporate or hospitality purchases.

     

    GENERAL PURPOSE:

    Performs activities associated with the distribution of merchandise from the manufacturing facility to the Distribution Center. Participates in various areas of operation including packaging, product inspection, inspection photos, inventory control, and shipping & receiving.

    TASK/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Duties may include some or all of the following:

    • Gather equipment and supplies necessary to ship merchandise.
    • Operate a panel saw, pneumatic carton stapler, razor knife, and banding tools
    • Pack merchandise in the Warehouse.
    • Obtain certification to operate warehouse machinery and all motorized equipment.
    • Operate forklift to load and/or unload carts and restock merchandise.
    • Transfer merchandise from pallets in locations to carts.
    • Remove empty boxes, empty pallets, straps, or other debris from locations.
    • Complete necessary paperwork to process overages, shortages, and damages of merchandise.
    • Verify customer number and orders quantity to be accurate with the order fulfillment requirements.
    • Identify and verify merchandise quantities through comparison of description and SKU markings on merchandise to quantities on a printed receiver list.
    • Package product per HH packaging standards for shipping to clients.
    • Manually load and/or unload containers, trailers, and vendor vehicles to pallets or inspection tables.
    • Straighten merchandise, equipment, and supplies.
    • Any other tasks as assigned.

     

     SAFETY:

    • Dispose of trash, empty boxes, straps, broken pallets, and other debris necessary to maintain a safe working environment.
    • Operate equipment in a safe and orderly manner.
    • Follow all safety policies and procedures.
    • Minimize inventory loss by handling and storing merchandise properly.
    • Inform management of unsafe conditions and acts.
    • Maintain a clean environment.

     

     POLICIES & PROCEDURES

    • Adheres to all company policies and procedures, including attendance, quality, and safety guidelines.

    The foregoing tasks, duties and responsibilities need to be performed in a timely manner, to meet the everyday operating need of the department.

    Required Skills

    • Ability to lift and move minimum 75 POUNDS individually and up to 200 POUNDS as team lift on a regular basis.
    • ABILITY TO PERFORM AND PASS A LIFT TEST DURING INTERVIEW PROCESS.
    • Ability to lift and move bulky merchandise on a regular basis.
    • Ability to stock and retrieve merchandise from various heights, ranging from the floor level up to the ceiling of the facility.
    • Ability to operate warehouse equipment previously mentioned.
    • Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
    • Ability to work overtime or different shifts based on business needs.

    Required Experience

    Knoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruiting@knoll.com.

  • Qualifications
    • Ability to lift and move minimum 75 POUNDS individually and up to 200 POUNDS as team lift on a regular basis.
    • ABILITY TO PERFORM AND PASS A LIFT TEST DURING INTERVIEW PROCESS.
    • Ability to lift and move bulky merchandise on a regular basis.
    • Ability to stock and retrieve merchandise from various heights, ranging from the floor level up to the ceiling of the facility.
    • Ability to operate warehouse equipment previously mentioned.
    • Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
    • Ability to work overtime or different shifts based on business needs.