Distribution Specialist at Zep in Brandon, SD

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep®, Enforcer®, Misty®, TimeMist®, TimeWick, and Country Vet®. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.

Job Description:

Manage the printing of batches, facilitate paperwork to and from the warehouse floor, invoice orders in the system. Assist the Manager in generating and maintaining all reporting for the facility including filing. Work with carriers to arrange pickups, track orders, arrange customer pickups, handle freight claims and manage the information. Manage the tracking and payment of all freight bills.  Review, process and reconcile all incoming electronic orders.  Manage the returns process. Maintains control of inventory through the distribution of supplies pulled corrected.  Responsible for assisting with cycle count preparation and inventory. Responsible for product and equipment knowledge.
Responsible for assisting with special projects and other jobs as specified by supervisors, manager, or director.  Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or the equivalent (GED) preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years Warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to adapt to a manufacturing environment; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

• Must be able to adapt to change and have problem solving skills.

• Must have the ability to perform mathematical functions and have the ability to read.

• Basic computer skills required.

Our Values

At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

• Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.

• Passion for Problem Solving: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers’ and consumers’ lives better.

• Empowerment: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome

• Expertise: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.

• Doing the Right Thing: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply.  It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.