POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Vice President – Finance & Administration, the Warehouse Distribution Associate is responsible for all aspects of warehouse distribution functions related to the sale of our TRL merchandise and educational materials. This is currently a part-time position, 2 days a week.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to analyze existing shipping and receiving systems, evaluate and recommend new processes and programs to improve distribution methods
- Work with leadership to establish and modify departmental operational methods and procedures
- Manage shipping and receiving, including day to day planning and management duties
- Oversee the incoming and outgoing shipping activities ensuring accuracy and completeness, meeting customer requirements on packaging & quality
- Review shipping notices to determine priorities and methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules
- Keep inventory of all merchandise entering and exiting the facility
- Update online software with inventory counts and new merchandise
- Conduct annual inventory
- Maintain inventory quantities and determine reorder points based on usage and estimated shipping time
- Process incoming inventory, including unloading and shelving of inventory and performing routine inventory maintenance functions
- Handling of orders and returns from customers including checking, verifying, and filling
- Keep a clean and safe environment and optimize space
- Follow all safety protocols
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior warehouse experience preferred
- High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
- Knowledge of modern warehousing practices & methods
- Good communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills that include planning, record keeping and task facilitation
- Dynamic and charismatic team player
- Ability to envision and convey The Reading League’s mission and embrace our values
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite or Google Workspace programs
- Willingness to learn and adapt to an ever-changing environment
- Independent and self-starter
Job Location: Syracuse, NY
Some travel may be required. Other job duties as required. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to stand for a period of up to 8 hours. Work is performed in a typical warehouse environment.
The Reading League is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is open until filled.
Qualified candidates should send their resumes to:
Hiring Manager
The Reading League, Inc.
103 Wyoming Street, Second Floor
Syracuse, NY 13204
Email: jobs@thereadingleague.org
