LABOR PRODUCTION WORKER-DISTRIBUTION CENTER HACKLEBURG, ALABAMA

Posted:
11/4/2024, 11:58:21 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Alabama, United States ⋅ Hackleburg, Alabama, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

  • 2nd shift 5:00 pm-2 AM may vary

  • 1st shift 7:00am-4:30 pm may vary

  • Must be able to pass drug test and background check

  • Essential job duties requires heavy lifting, bending, standing, stooping
  • 90-Day Probationary Period, Must meet attendance, quality, quantity and performance standards

  • The distribution Piece Rate worker's primary duty is to perform a variety of tasks within the distribution center that support the ability of the facility to fill and ship customer orders that meet customer requirements.  

  • This position requires an individual who is willing to transfer between jobs on an as needed basis.

  • This position is responsible for performing tasks that support the production requirements for assigned location.

  • Must be dependable and arrive to work on time and follow attendance policy

Picker/Packer/Stocker

  • Picks and /or packs or stocks product to be shipped to customers using a radio frequency (RF) hand held device.
  • Must maintain 100% efficiency performance
  • Ensures product is picked and/or packed or stocked timely and with a high level of quality.
  • Transfers to other functions within the DC as directed by the supervisor on an as needed basis.
  • Observes all safety and work guidelines.
  • Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.

Education/ Experience-High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Skills

  • Must be able to read shipping labels that are printed in English
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have good quality and good attendance

Physical Demands

  • Overhead reaching and lifting required
  • Bending, standing, stooping, pushing and pulling for entire shift
  • Must be able to carry up to 35 -50 pounds consistently

Typical Working Conditions

  • May work around equipment, such as conveyors and rolling stock, which could contain hazards.  Other exposures found in a distribution center such as high level of noise and dust may exist for this position.

HIGHBAY LIFT OPERATOR

The primary function of the High Bay Operator is to stock storage racks and remove product from rack as needed to ensure product is accessible in the distribution center.

 Job Description

  • Palletize freight, manually load/unload boxes.
  • Operates forklift / high-bay to load and unload freight and manually sorts as needed
  • Responsible for putting cartons into and removing from storage racks that are up to 40 feet high.
  • Operate high bay in a safe and efficient manner
  • Perform daily inspections of highbay and change battery as needed.
  • Cross Train in picking, stocking, shipping, truck load and unloading palletize other areas are needed.

Education/ Experience

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Skills

  • Must be able to pass a written and driving high bay operator test
  • Must be able to read pertinent information in English on a RF device and cartons
  • Must have a high regard for quality and attendance
  • Able to safely and efficiently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 or more pounds consistently
  • Must be able to bend, reach above shoulders, push, pull, stoop consistently
  • Must be able to grasp boxes, bags, garments and tools required for each job
  • Continuous standing required
  • Must be able to work from a platform that reaches 40 feet high
  • Steel toe shoes required

Typical Working Conditions

The primary function of the High Bay Operator is to stock storage racks and remove product from rack as needed to ensure product is accessible in the distribution center which  reached up to 40 feet high.

Typical Working Conditions

Will work around equipment, such as conveyors and rolling stock, which could contain hazards.  Other exposures found in a distribution center such as noise and dust may exist for this position.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.  

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

  • Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
  • Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
  • Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work