At Essendant Inc., it is our intention to be the fastest and most convenient solution for workplace essentials. To do this, we need exceptionally talented, bright, innovative and driven employees. If you would like to be part of the team that helps unlock the potential of our customer-partners and those they serve, this is your chance to be involved. Essendant Inc. is a leading national wholesale distributor of workplace essentials, with consolidated net sales of $5.3 billion. Essendant stocks a broad assortment of over 160,000 products, including technology products, traditional office products, office furniture, janitorial and breakroom supplies, industrial supplies, and automotive aftermarket tools and equipment. 

 At Essendant, we offer our employees a wide-range of Medical and Dental options, as well as Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. Work/life balance is encouraged and we support that with Paid Vacations/PTO and Paid Holidays. We promote growth by assisting with Tuition Reimbursement. Our employees' futures are important to us; therefore we offer a 401(k) plan, Life Insurance, AD&D and more.

                                                            WE ARE BEYOND ESSENTIAL

 Essendant is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

Major Responsibilities

• One or more of the following critical supply chain
  functions that assist in delivering product to our customers.
  
• Inbound freight receiving
• Full case receiving stocking
• Customer return processing
• Full case order selecting and replenishment processing
• Order shipping and truck loading
• Typically requires the use of Stock Pickers, Reach
  Trucks, Counter Balance Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Unload fulfilled carton/bags and stage for shipping on
  appropriate pallet; apply stretch wrap to completed pallets; write
  appropriate information on pallet placard or shrink wrap; stage pallets
  and load truck; secure and stabilize cartons and pallets throughout the
  loading process.
  

Skills/Knowledge Required

Highly dependable individual demonstrating key USI
Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty and Accountability.

• Ability to perform all required tasks within the scope
  of Distribution 2 to the level of established productivity required and in
  keeping with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, rules, established
  processes and Quality guidelines.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and controlled
  manner, i.e., box erector, tape machine, Taylor Dunn, and pallet jack.
• Ability to leverage appropriate technology in an
  effective manner in performance of the function, i.e., pick-to-voice,
  computer, scanner, Associate Kiosks etc.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to follow simple directions (verbal and
  written) in English.
• Ability to perform basic math.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Education and Experience

•  High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse/Distribution-related experience helpful.
• Material handling experience helpful.