DC Team Terminology

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Across
  1. 4. Mechanic shop located next door to the distribution center. Company cars, forklifts, semi-trucks and trailers, and any company vehicles are maintained and repaired.
  2. 6. Informational website to allow easy access to company information, including policies, benefits information, and more.
  3. 9. Blain’s chief officers that work together to strategize, plan, and lead the company. Led by Jane Blain Gilbertson, Chief Executive Officer & Owner.
  4. 11. Software application used to track and support movement of product through the distribution center. Enhances daily planning and organizing efforts.
  5. 13. Timekeeping program that is used to track and store worked hours for associates. The program that tracks “punching in” and “punching out.”
  6. 14. After product is unloaded from a truck and verified for inventory accuracy, it is “put away” into the assigned location/rack in the distribution center.
  7. 15. The method used to receive, put away, store, or pick product in the distribution center.
  8. 16. the division of Blain Supply where online purchases are processed.
  9. 17. Method used to create work in picking department.
Down
  1. 1. Each transactional receipt in the receiving department or transactional pick in picking department.
  2. 2. First responders trained to provide care during emergency medical situations.
  3. 3. End point of the conveyor system in the distribution center. The Sorter divides the product up from the main conveyor line into the dedicated store lines, where the boxes are then moved to pallets.
  4. 4. Leads a team of about 15-30 associates. The supervisor directs work flow, manages process improvement, and trains and develops the team. The Supervisor provides performance feedback and coaching regularly.
  5. 5. Computer training program used to administer and track online training. Training includes safety, shipping procedures, career development, and much more.
  6. 7. High volume or priority product that moves through the distribution center without being stored in a warehouse rack.
  7. 8. computer program that Blain’s uses to process payroll and maintain associate personal, pay, and benefits information. Paycheck advices (stubs) can be printed from this program.
  8. 10. Company meeting held each quarter to communicate high-level business information.
  9. 12. Supports a department by assisting the Supervisor with daily department needs, including problem-solving, training, and communication.