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1 Nov 2023

Merchandise Distribution Center Processor

🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH, USA
Full Time
0+ years exp.

Our teammates are at the core of what we believe in: People, Collaboration, Learning, and Excellence (PeopleCLE). We look to hire individuals who are committed to our purpose of uniting and inspiring our city through the power of team. Our mission is to win the World Series while creating a compelling fan experience. If you believe you possess these important traits, please consider a career with the Cleveland Guardians.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist management team in daily operations of the on-site Distribution Center. Successfully execute responsibilities of receiving, put away, distribution, and general operations that contribute to the success of the overall Cleveland Guardians’ Merchandise Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Include but are not limited to:

Receiving

  • Proper docking and sorting of incoming purchase orders and transfers
  • Ensure receipt details are promptly attached to new orders
  • Complete all purchase orders in the order of “first in – first out”
  • Correctly count quantities while documenting vendor packing slips
  • Communicate problem orders to the buying team via email
  • Count, ticket, and fold all retail merchandise
  • Organize work area and file paperwork

Put Away

  • Inventory all product physically and systematically into bin locations
  • Monitor efficient bin space usage and maintain DC cleanliness
  • Identify opportunities to consolidate product in bins to create space for new purchase orders

Distribution

  • Properly pick and pack merchandise, supplies, and non-retail items
  • Unpack merchandise replenishment in retail stores throughout Progressive Field
  • Process and ship all send sales daily
  • Ensure product quality meets department expectations
  • Communicate department needs to management

General Operations

  • Maintain facility cleanliness
  • Communicate safety concerns or enhancements to management
  • Execute monthly cycle counts and year-end inventory

Additional daily tasks per the delegation of DC management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Prior retail experience strongly preferred
  • Previous exposure to warehouse or inventory preferred

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Robust communication skills
  • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and lifting.
  • Required to be available to work 100% jewel events (Opening Day, Postseason, All-Star, etc.) home baseball games.

ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively in all communications.
  • Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
  • Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members of the Front Office.
  • Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
  • Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
  • Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
  • Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
  • Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
  • Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 50 lbs.

The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees.

In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups - including women and people of color - are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidate may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed above, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

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