Distribution Associate

1 Week ago • All levels • Facilities Management

About the job

Summary

The Distribution Associate at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, is responsible for the efficient and safe handling of all incoming and outgoing packages. Duties include receiving, shipping, handling, tagging, and deploying packages; identifying hazardous materials; tracking packages via software; creating shipment labels across various carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS, freight, international); palletizing and preparing products for transport; utilizing an X-ray scanner to ensure campus security; supporting clients by addressing damaged items, misshipments, and returns; and assisting with vendor coordination for events. The role requires physical strength (lifting 50 lbs), strong communication and organizational skills, and teamwork.
Must have:
  • High school diploma
  • Inventory control knowledge
  • Mail services knowledge
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Strong communication skills
  • Package handling expertise
  • X-ray scanner operation
  • Team player
Good to have:
  • College degree
  • Distribution/warehouse experience
  • Customer service experience
  • X-ray machine experience
  • Postal machine experience
  • WorldShip, Campus Ship, SC Logic experience
  • Forklift certification
  • IATA
  • Small battery shipping knowledge
  • Box truck driving ability
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Job Summary:

Department/Group Description:

The Corporate Real Estate Operations group is responsible for day-to-day facilities and operations management of owned and leased facilities to ensure business is conducted in a clean, safe, and efficient work environment and that the value of Company physical assets is protected and enhanced.

Responsibilities of the Role:

  • Performs package logistics from receiving, shipping, handling, tagging, and deployment
  • Identify potentially dangerous and hazardous materials on vehicles destined for the ESPN Bristol campus
  • Tracking incoming & outgoing packages through our software platform for package tracking.  
  • Creates shipment labels through UPS, FedEx, USPS, Freight, and international packages.   
  • Manually stacking products onto pallets, wrapping them, and preparing them for transportation
  • Utilize an X-Ray scanner to mitigate any threats to our campus from packages received and take ongoing training to stay up to date on the latest procedures and techniques. 
  • Supports clients by identifying damaged items, miss shipments, returning refused products while also informing vendors and management of each issue.
  • Assists Manager by working with vendor(s) in reference to event set ups, as well as the decommissioning of event related items in conference rooms or other areas on the ESPN Campus

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

  • High school Diploma
  • Knowledge of inventory control and mail services
  • Ability to transport heavy objects
  • Strong communication & organizational skills to meet deadlines
  • Team player
  • Driver’s license

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

  • College Degree or equivalent
  • Previous experience in Distribution services (USPS or other package couriers), a warehouse, or in customer service
  • Experience with an X-Ray machine
  • Experience with a postal machine
  • Experience with WorldShip, Campus Ship, and SC Logic
  • Forklift certified
  • IATA
  • Small Battery Shipping

Other key skills:

  • Ability to drive a box truck
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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