1st shift Distribution Clerk

Reliance Vitamin • Full-time • Edison, New Jersey, United States • 1d ago

Distribution Clerk
Reliance Vitamin LLC
Location: 3775 Park Ave-Unit 1, Edison, New Jersey | On site
Department: Distribution | Reports to Distribution Supervisor
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 5:30am – 1:30pm
Employment type: Full time, |Hourly, Nonexempt

Pay and benefits

Base pay: $15.92 per hour. Starting pay reflects job-related experience, skills, and qualifications.
Overtime: This position is eligible for overtime pay. Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs.
Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); AFLAC supplemental insurance options; life insurance; a 401(k) plan with an employer match; paid time off (PTO); earned sick time; paid holidays; and a $50 monthly company store allowance for dietary supplements.
This position is eligible to participate in the company’s Deep Employee Ownership (DEO) share program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, award and vesting terms, and program documents. The future value of DEO shares is not guaranteed.
Benefits and perks are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, plan or program terms, and legal requirements.

About the role

Process, label, and pack products for shipments and deliveries in our Private Label distribution operation. Verify order quantities and quality, maintain accurate records, and keep work areas clean. Use checks throughout the order process to support accurate, timely fulfillment and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).

Essential responsibilities

Print, process, and annotate sales orders to prepare them for distribution.
Pick customer-specific labels and request additional labels as needed to fulfill order quantities.
Pull products from the Private Label picking line using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method to support accurate inventory control.
Apply the correct labels to packaging using designated labeling equipment according to training, authorization, and approved procedures.
Identify colors on customer-specific labels and product packaging when needed to pick and label the correct items, with or without reasonable accommodation; verify selections against the sales order and required identifiers.
Check product quality, quantities, labels, and order accuracy throughout processing; report discrepancies or deficiencies to the Lead or Supervisor.
Pack orders according to procedures to prevent product damage or loss during transportation.
Clean and maintain workstations to protect products and equipment; recognize and report unsafe conditions.
Maintain accurate sales order, labeling, picking, quality-check, and packing records according to SOPs.
Train other Distribution Clerks as assigned; coordinate with the Lead, Supervisor, other Distribution Clerks, and Press Room.
Follow safety and cGMP requirements and perform other related duties consistent with training, safety requirements, and applicable law.

Required qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience following SOPs and GMP requirements, with a commitment to product quality and safe work practices.
Familiarity with RF scanners, hot-glue labelers, and computers or laptops; ability to operate assigned equipment safely within training and authorization.
Ability to understand the English-language SOPs, sales orders, labels, and safety instructions used for this position, complete required records accurately, and communicate work and safety information effectively. English proficiency is required only to the extent needed for these job duties.
Basic math and computer skills; ability to learn and use the company ERP and departmental metric systems to track processes and inventory.
Attention to detail to follow customer-specific instructions, maintain inventory accuracy, and identify order discrepancies or product deficiencies.
Ability to identify problems, assess possible solutions, and report or resolve issues within the scope of the role.
Ability to follow and teach SOPs, collaborate with other departments, organize tasks, and maintain a steady workflow to meet shipment deadlines.
Ability to learn new processes, adapt to changing priorities, and suggest improvements to efficiency and quality.

Preferred qualifications

Warehouse experience is preferred.

Physical demands and work environment

Work takes place in a warehouse and distribution environment and involves standing and walking for extended periods, picking and labeling products, packing orders, and using scanners, computers, and labeling machinery. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees must follow applicable safety procedures and use required protective equipment.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Reliance Vitamin, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law.