Distribution Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION Distribution Associate

Location: North Fort Worth, TX

Position Summary:

The Distribution Associate I supports day-to-day warehouse and distribution activities within a high-volume, temperature-controlled environment. Responsibilities include stocking warehouse shelves, picking and consolidating orders, packaging products, preparing shipments, material handling, and maintaining accurate inventory. The position operates material handling equipment and helps ensure customer orders are processed accurately, securely, and on schedule.

Working collaboratively with Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning, Operations, and Inventory Control, the Distribution Associate helps maintain continuity across warehouse operations and supports changing business needs. The role may also be cross-trained or certified to assist with material control, logistics, and other operational areas as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Pick and prepare required materials accurately and efficiently using appropriate material handling equipment and devices.
• Verify picked items electronically and/or manually to ensure order accuracy.
• Inspect inventory for discrepancies, damage, or other irregularities and report issues according to established procedures.
• Package, process, and prepare customer orders for secure and timely shipment.
• Load and unload trucks using manual and powered material handling equipment as required.
• Complete physical and system-based inventory movements using ERP systems, electronic devices, and applicable documentation.
• Process stock transfers, material requests, and other inventory transactions accurately.
• Follow established procedures, policies, and internal controls when completing assigned tasks.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment and actively support workplace safety practices.
• Collaborate with team members to support efficient workflow and achievement of daily distribution goals.
• Work additional or extended hours, including overtime, as needed to meet operational and departmental requirements.

Qualifications:

• General proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP preferred

• Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast paced, changing environment.

• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers,

• contractors, and vendors.

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Ability to continually meet all ADA factors as detailed within this job description.

• Ability to communicate verbally and written word in English required

Experience and Education:

• High School graduate required
• 2 years advanced education or technical school preferred
• 1 - 2 years warehouse or distribution experience required
• Previous forklift experience (counterbalance, swing mast, stock picker, reach truck) preferred, if none, ability to become certified required

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Fast-paced, high-volume warehouse and distribution environment.
• Work performed in a temperature-controlled facility.
• Regular movement throughout warehouse and distribution areas.
• Frequent handling, picking, stocking, packing, and preparation of materials for shipment.
• Operation of manual and powered material handling equipment as required.
• Loading and unloading of materials and shipments as needed.
• Regular interaction with warehouse equipment, inventory systems, and electronic devices.
• Adherence to established safety procedures, operational policies, and inventory controls.
• Collaboration with team members across distribution, inventory, logistics, and other operational areas.
• Cross-training in material control, logistics, and related functions may be required.
• Extended hours and overtime may be required based on business and operational needs.

Type of Assignment:

Temp-Hire

Shift Schedule:

Monday Friday Day Schedule

Compensation:

$20/hr

• Due to the high-volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the requirements of the position will move through the interview process.
• This position does not offer C2C or H1-B sponsorship.
• Candidate acknowledges upon application that this position is not eligible for per diem or relocation reimbursement.