STOCKER (1st Shift)

ABOUT US:

Lyons Specialty Company, LLC is an independent wholesale distributor servicing 500+ accounts in convenience store retail and foodservice across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. We are a family owned and operated business with over 100 years of stability, experience, and success. Our success is based on a strong commitment to maximizing the potential of our customers and employees alike. We are dedicated to adding value and supporting the internal growth of our talented and committed team

ABOUT THE ROLE:

DEPARTMENT: 1st Shift Warehouse Operations

POSITION: Stocker

LOCATION: Port Allen, Louisiana

COMMITMENT: Full-Time (5-day work week): Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm (or until job is complete)

COMPENSATION: Hourly (starting at $15/hour)

PAY SCHEDULE: Bi-Weekly (through direct deposit)

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short/Long Term Disability, PTO, Holiday Pay, 401(K)

SUMMARY SNAPSHOT: Stockers are responsible for assuring that products and inventory are accurately labeled, scanned, placed and rotated in the proper location manually and using standing forklift/electric pallet jack. This role is physically demanding and requires a capable ability to excel under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-temperature environment to increase efficiency, quality standards, and achieve profitable operations processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and processes products and new inventory through unloading and verifying quantities and quality.
• Accurately stocks products in proper locations using required scanner/handheld devices.
• Ensure shelves are fully stocked with inventory to fulfill customer orders for next-day deliveries.
• Restocks inventory and customer product returns.
• Manages and maintains the storage conditions of goods received in the warehouse.
• Ensure product integrity by examining and inspecting stock items and new inventory for wear, damage, and defects.
• Report any damages and/or issues immediately to the supervisor. Completes the necessary damage inventory reports for defective products found while receiving, stocking and/or picking.
• Performs at a level of 95% + to meet the required quotas and maintain efficient flow of operations.
• Performs general housekeeping, cleanup duties throughout shift in compliance with all quality service standards, sanitation regulations and guidelines to always maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Operates equipment in compliance with company policies and best practices adhering to safety standards and regulations. Returns and charges all equipment in designated locations.
• Functions as a team member, open and willing to perform other duties assigned and needed.

Requirements:

ABOUT YOU:

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older. Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen.
• At least 2+ years of warehouse distribution experience using standup forklift is highly preferred.
• Solid mathematical and computer skills. Capable of learning and operating company handhelds.
• DEPENDABLE: Must have reliable transportation and report to work on time with a good attendance history. Attendance is vital to this role, and each stocker is key to making the daily production goals get achieved.
• PHYSICAL STAMINA & STRENGTH: Able to stand, walk, and move for extended periods of time in an often-warm temperature warehouse environment. Able to reach, lift, stack and pull and replenish products weighing between 10-75 pounds off/on multi-level rack system repeatedly throughout the shift.
• FLEXIBLE: Must be willing to work in all areas of the warehouse, as assigned.

KEY ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• Diligent and meticulous in attention to details, ensuring accuracy, completing work tasks and correcting mistakes.
• Driven attitude, strong work ethic, high level effort/commitment, and self-motivated high to work independently of direct supervision and as part of a team.
• Interpersonal – pleasant with co-workers/supervisors, displays good-natured, cooperative attitude, respectful, and courteous towards others.
• Interacts in a positive and effective manner to promote team building with entire operations team, all levels of management and co-workers through communication, in-person, over-the-phone, and in-writing.

VALUABLE CHARACTERISTICS (that define Lyons Specialty Co. Culture):

• Pride – Being and doing your best even when no one else is looking.
• Passionate – The internal drive for individual, team, and company.
• Adaptable – A willingness to change when necessary.
• Resourceful – Using existing tools and processes to execute responsibilities timely and accurately.
• Winning – Self-motivated and goal-driven to go out and win the day – EVERY DAY

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable candidates will be required to submit authorization and successfully complete Pre-Employment Screening:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Test.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, preferred abilities, and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment.

Lyons Specialty Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.