Why You Should Work Here
Since founder Don Kotula opened his garage door to the world in 1980, Northern Tool + Equipment has stayed true to a vision that has guided the company ever since — building lasting relationships by providing the right solution for our customers. Today, Northern Tool + Equipment has grown into a billion-dollar company that provides over 70,000 carefully chosen tools via catalogs, website and retail stores. We seek talented people who wish to share their initiative, ideas and expertise; we develop and support our teams and we put them in a position to succeed. We know our customer, we provide value and we act with integrity. We are True Northern.
- MN Top Workplaces recipient for 5 years in a row – recognized as a top scorer in work/life balance
- Work/life balance continually scores at the top in engagement surveys
- Remote work options
- Generous PTO plan
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – paid time off to volunteer
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Caregiving support – all employees eligible for a company paid membership to Bright Horizons to support finding resources and receive discounts to meet care giving needs
- Reasonable retail hours, no big box hours here!
- Member of Make Time to Vote organization – paid time off to vote
Job Description
Accurately fulfill and ship ordered product direct to customer.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Maintain work station, ensuring all required shipping materials are stocked daily.
- Verify carton number, shipping weight and destination.
- Follow standard operating procedure for scanning and labeling product.
- Place completed parcels on pallet adhering to stacking and height requirements.
- Collect, validate, and load onto outbound trucks all customer mail orders from mail order process area and the pick module.
- Follow all standard operating procedures and adhere to all stated productivity requirements while performing the job.
- Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly condition.
- Work safely and comply with all established safety rules and practices.
- Keep supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinate and communicate plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
- Perform related work as apparent or assigned.
Minimum Years of Experience
High School education or equivalent. At least 6 months of related experience in a distribution center environment. Ability to work a varied schedule based upon business needs. Ability to accurately read and match numbers. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment. Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required. Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.
Salary or Hourly Rate
Competitive
Benefits
Fun stuff:
- Annual summer picnic
- Team lunches + ice cream socials
- Holiday celebrations
- Casual/Dress for Your Day
- Interdepartmental team events and competitions – we love a little friendly competition
- Service awards + Core Values recognition program
Financial benefits:
- 401k with company match
- Life Insurance (company paid and provides 1X annual salary in coverage)
- Supplemental life Insurance available for employee, spouse, and children
- Travel Assistance program - benefits available for emergency situations while traveling
- Accident and Critical Care coverage
- Employee Discount at all Northern Tool companies
- Paid Time Off
- Annual Incentive Plan programs
Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- 100% coverage for in network preventive care
- Disease prevention and management including weight loss support through Omada
- Tobacco cessation support
- Company sponsored fitness and wellness challenges
- Employee Assistance Program (includes 24/7 support and up to 3 in person counseling sessions at no cost)
- Short term + long-term disability (company paid, provides up to 60% of monthly covered earnings)
- Flex Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
- Grand Rounds – health care advocate to support employees with accessing quality care
- Learn to Live – mental health online support/resources for all employees and family members
Make an Impact:
- Volunteer Time Off – paid time off to volunteer!
- Charitable Matching Programs
- Community Health Charities sponsor
- Regular donations made to 360 Communities
- Member of Make Time to Vote organization
Career growth and advancement:
- Regular 1-1s and coaching
- Access to talent management technology to support individual career development and aspirations
- Access to many Learning + Development offerings online and in person
- Partnerships with many educational programs, organizations, and institutions
- Internship and apprentice offerings
- Stretch assignments and opportunity to try out new things!
- Tuition assistance
- Various leadership development programs for leaders at all stages in their management career
Application Information
All we need is your resume to start!
