Distribution Center Associate

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></span></p>Distribution Center Specialists are responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual and/or automated tasks necessary for the receipt/shipment of product. This may include functions of receipt, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. Also responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product receipt from vendors to the shipment of products (via prescribed service parameters) to a variety of internal and external customers. This position is for use only in the Regional Distribution Center.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Accountabilities</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials or other stock items and distributes items to automated conveyor line with the use of Voice/Carousel Technology</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist shipping and receiving of stock/non-stock items, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to WMS/LAWSON orders. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Move materials from receiving or storage areas to shipping or pick locations. Sort and place materials or items to these locations based on system configuration. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Operates hand truck, cart, dollies, “man-up” order-picker, and walkie to transport stored items from warehouse locations for shipment. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to work in a fast paced distribution environment while meeting established distribution standards.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist in counting of physical inventory and daily cycle counts.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Supervisory/Management Responsibility</u></b></span></p><p>This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.</p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Minimum Requirements</u></b></span></p><ul><li><p>High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school diploma</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses</u></b></span></p><p>N/A</p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements</u></b></span></p><p>N/A</p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b><u>Other Required Skills and Experience</u></b></span></p><p><span>Automated supply/distribution experience</span> preferred.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Work Shift</b></u></span></p>Evening (United States of America)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Location</b></u></span></p>Materials Distribution Center<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Facility</b></u></span></p>7001 Corporate<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><u><b>Department</b></u></span></p>70019720 Supply Chain Distribution Center<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...