Overview
About J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc.
J.W. Pepper was founded in 1876 and is the world’s largest retailer of sheet music, with a particular focus on the K12 education market, offering over 1.2 million products on our website from over 1,000 suppliers. The company is headquartered in Exton, PA with a large distribution facility in Atlanta, GA.
Our Mission
JW Pepper distribution center is hiring to fill several positions in order processing and inventory stocking. This is a full-time position, 40 hours a week. All applicants must be flexible to accommodate seasonal overtime needs, which include some evening and Saturday hours. Starting wage $17.00 an hour. Applicants must successfully pass all pre-hire screenings, including background checks and drug tests.
Job Description
The inventory control position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory. Associates are responsible for tracking and allocating inventory as it comes into the warehouse, handling damaged and defective product appropriately, taking active and preventative measures to prevent errors and discrepancies, research product movement and history within the warehouse and communicate with management with issues and recommendations. In an effort, to provide the highest level of customer service, all warehouse associates will be cross trained to be proficient in the areas of order fulfillment, quality control and shipping, and other basic warehouse functions.
Job Responsibilities
- Daily stock put away
- Daily cycle counting
- Daily restocking and reslotting of product
- Maintain and update accurate inventory records
- Reporting and solving discrepancies between physical counts and computer records
- Follow all inventory management procedures
- Product kit creation
- Assist receiving when needed
- Must meet production standard during peak season
- Adjusting found, unexplained and returned product to inventory
- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines
- Follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook
- Maintains cleanliness of work area
Requirements
- Mathematical and analytical skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Schedule flexibility to accommodate seasonal overtime requirements including weekend work
- Ability to work under pressure with strong motivation and a sense of urgency
- Physical strength – Must be able to lift 30+lbs
- Physical stamina – Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Must be capable of twisting, stooping, squatting and reaching above shoulder level crouching on a frequent basis
- Ability to use inventory programs PH and EBS to update counts, adjust records and compile reports
- Operate an RF scanner
- Forklift experience beneficial
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits available
- Paid holidays and vacation following company schedule.
- 401K during enrollment period
Starting hourly wage is $17.00.
J.W. Pepper & Son provides equal employment opportunity for everyone regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, veteran status, disability that does not prohibit
the performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or other classifications protected
by applicable federal, state or local law