Distribution assistant job description
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Distribution assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in distribution assistant job postings.
Sample distribution assistant requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Experience working in a warehouse or distribution center
Sample required distribution assistant soft skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new challenges
Distribution assistant job description example 1
Northwell Health distribution assistant job description
Performs variety of duties to support the Materials Management Department operations. Leads and guides Materials Operations staff in the performance of duties. Assists in the coordination of the department's daily activities.
Job Responsibility
* Leads and guides supply staff in the performance of duties; participates in training of new staff members and ongoing educational programs for staff.
* Prioritizes workload and distributes assignments accordingly; provides input into individual counseling and staff evaluations.
* Ensures safety measures are followed and acts as a resource to staff in matters of customer service, operation of equipment, safety and infection control; addresses supply needs with nurse managers on each Patient Care Unit Acts as a liaison between site Materials Management and IDC; demonstrates good judgment and organizational skills in delegating assignments and prioritizing assignments.
* Demonstrates the ability to oversee and work with staff performing project work (bar-coding, re-organization of units, par optimization, etc.); acts in a lead capacity on weekends and holidays, including leading the shift, making sure job assignments are fulfilled and reporting any performance and/or disciplinary problems that arise during the course of the shift to the appropriate Supervisor at home, if necessary.
* Ensures proper par levels on each Patient Care Unit are maintained; notifies, immediately, the Supervisor or Manager of any safety or serious personnel situations.
* Oversees and participates in moving equipment, supplies, U-Boats, boxes, etc.; must adhere to proper body mechanics; must have valid driver's license in order to operate hospital van to move equipment or supplies from one location to another.
* Assists Supervisor in orientation and training of new staff; manages Par Scan analysis - addresses staff/orders as needed.
* Must be flexible in assuming required assignments and able to show good judgment and initiative.
* Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
* Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
* 5-7 years of relevant experience, required.
Job Responsibility
* Leads and guides supply staff in the performance of duties; participates in training of new staff members and ongoing educational programs for staff.
* Prioritizes workload and distributes assignments accordingly; provides input into individual counseling and staff evaluations.
* Ensures safety measures are followed and acts as a resource to staff in matters of customer service, operation of equipment, safety and infection control; addresses supply needs with nurse managers on each Patient Care Unit Acts as a liaison between site Materials Management and IDC; demonstrates good judgment and organizational skills in delegating assignments and prioritizing assignments.
* Demonstrates the ability to oversee and work with staff performing project work (bar-coding, re-organization of units, par optimization, etc.); acts in a lead capacity on weekends and holidays, including leading the shift, making sure job assignments are fulfilled and reporting any performance and/or disciplinary problems that arise during the course of the shift to the appropriate Supervisor at home, if necessary.
* Ensures proper par levels on each Patient Care Unit are maintained; notifies, immediately, the Supervisor or Manager of any safety or serious personnel situations.
* Oversees and participates in moving equipment, supplies, U-Boats, boxes, etc.; must adhere to proper body mechanics; must have valid driver's license in order to operate hospital van to move equipment or supplies from one location to another.
* Assists Supervisor in orientation and training of new staff; manages Par Scan analysis - addresses staff/orders as needed.
* Must be flexible in assuming required assignments and able to show good judgment and initiative.
* Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
* Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
* 5-7 years of relevant experience, required.
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Distribution assistant job description example 2
Lee Enterprises distribution assistant job description
Do you need some extra income? Do you work well without direct supervision? Are able to solve problems on your own? Then this could be for you!
The Globe Gazette is currently looking for a part-time Distribution Assistant to work in our Distribution Center, working an average of 20-25 hours per week. Work hours are currently planned at 11pm to 3am or 12 am to 10 am three to four days per week including weekend hours.
Responsibilities include: monitoring the distribution center, preparing daily paperwork, participation in distribution and staging of printed products, identify early morning delivery issues and work with staff to resolve them. Will assist in the delivery of open routes, while maintaining established service levels and re-delivery of missed papers.
The starting hourly wage for this position is $15.00.
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and good driving record, basic computer skills and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
The Globe Gazette is a drug-free workplace and all candidates offered a position will be asked to complete a pre-employment drug screen.
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.
Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net. Candidates must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
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* Pay Type Hourly
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* Mason City, IA 50401, USA
The Globe Gazette is currently looking for a part-time Distribution Assistant to work in our Distribution Center, working an average of 20-25 hours per week. Work hours are currently planned at 11pm to 3am or 12 am to 10 am three to four days per week including weekend hours.
Responsibilities include: monitoring the distribution center, preparing daily paperwork, participation in distribution and staging of printed products, identify early morning delivery issues and work with staff to resolve them. Will assist in the delivery of open routes, while maintaining established service levels and re-delivery of missed papers.
The starting hourly wage for this position is $15.00.
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and good driving record, basic computer skills and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
The Globe Gazette is a drug-free workplace and all candidates offered a position will be asked to complete a pre-employment drug screen.
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.
Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Lee's newspapers have a combined circulation of more than 1.2 million daily. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net. Candidates must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
Other details
* Job Family Circulation
* Pay Type Hourly
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* Mason City, IA 50401, USA
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Distribution assistant job description example 3
House of Blues distribution assistant job description
Who are we?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 30,000 shows and 95+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 900 brands with the 86 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .
Who are you?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
The Role:
The Video Distribution role is a vital part of our video department and responsible for the accuracy of our products, as well as the finalization and distribution.
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Review our tour marketing video spots before they are sent for approval or get shipped to all markets throughout North America and make sure they are correct.
+ Professional Client interaction in the approval and revision process, as necessary.
+ Closed Captioning and Encoding of material as needed.
+ Subtitle custom video elements for multiple Social Media platforms
+ Digital distribution of finalized materials.
+ Understand the entire process of how we create spots to potentially assist with video producer work.
Additional Responsibilities:
+ Download and organization of supplied elements for video producers future use.
+ Cutting / labeling / tracking supplied video elements for future use.
+ Work on special projects/assignments as requested.
Qualifications:
+ Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Media Encoder and After Effects primarily; with some work in Premiere)
+ Attention to detail and great organizational skills
+ General computer tech skills and understanding
+ Motivated and self-starter
+ Ability to multi-task
+ Decent knowledge of music (all genres)
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications
+ Ability to work well both independently within a team environment
+ General proficiency in Spanish (not necessary, but a bonus)
If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at www.livenationentertainment.com/careers to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLive Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 30,000 shows and 95+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 900 brands with the 86 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .
Who are you?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
The Role:
The Video Distribution role is a vital part of our video department and responsible for the accuracy of our products, as well as the finalization and distribution.
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Review our tour marketing video spots before they are sent for approval or get shipped to all markets throughout North America and make sure they are correct.
+ Professional Client interaction in the approval and revision process, as necessary.
+ Closed Captioning and Encoding of material as needed.
+ Subtitle custom video elements for multiple Social Media platforms
+ Digital distribution of finalized materials.
+ Understand the entire process of how we create spots to potentially assist with video producer work.
Additional Responsibilities:
+ Download and organization of supplied elements for video producers future use.
+ Cutting / labeling / tracking supplied video elements for future use.
+ Work on special projects/assignments as requested.
Qualifications:
+ Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Media Encoder and After Effects primarily; with some work in Premiere)
+ Attention to detail and great organizational skills
+ General computer tech skills and understanding
+ Motivated and self-starter
+ Ability to multi-task
+ Decent knowledge of music (all genres)
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications
+ Ability to work well both independently within a team environment
+ General proficiency in Spanish (not necessary, but a bonus)
If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at www.livenationentertainment.com/careers to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLive Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024