Distribution Associate

Distribution AssociateJob Description ***Only qualified Distribution Associate candidates located near the Four Oaks, NC area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***Preferred Education High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred 1 year of relevant experience is accepted instead of educationRequired Experience 1 year of warehouse or distribution experience Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Experience working in a fast-paced distribution environment General knowledge of distribution operationsTechnical Skills RF scanner RF technology Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Electric pallet jack Electric pallet jack certification or ability to obtain certification Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Data entry Barcode scanning Order picking Palletizing Packaging Labeling Dock manifest Shrink wrap equipment Ground/manual manifest station Inventory counts Inventory reconciliation Lean principles 5SSoft Skills Strong verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize Ability to work under minimal supervision Ability to work well with others Basic analytical skills Strong organizational skills Ability to read and interpret distribution documents Ability to perform in a metrics-driven environmentResponsibilities Receive inspect and sort returned products Identify damage defects expiration dates and discrepancies Document return reason codes product details and disposition outcomes Process returns using RF technology and warehouse management systems Repackage relabel and prepare items for restocking quarantine or scrap Perform accurate data entry and follow Good Documentation Practices Process customer orders Scan barcodes and pick products Label boxes and palletize orders Verify shipment accuracy Perform packaging and dock manifest activities Operate shrink wrap equipment and manual manifest station Support warehouse operations as needed Resolve errors using established procedures Inspect products for accuracy damage and contamination Participate in Lean initiatives and maintain 5S standards Verify pallet ID tags and location codes Perform inventory counts and reconciliation Safely operate designated material handling equipment Report damaged products equipment or unsafe conditions Maintain equipment and work areas in clean condition Complete warehouse documentation and activity records Review daily performance metrics and operating goals Support warehouse security initiatives Cross train in other warehouse functions Provide backup support during absences and peak workloads Participate in daily stretching activities Perform other assigned dutiesPhysical Demands Ability to lift over 50 lbs Walk stand bend stoop kneel crouch reach push pull twist and lift throughout the shift Perform repetitive hand movements Occasionally climb as required Normal vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye Sufficient hearing to safely operate material handling equipment Work in a moderate to loud warehouse environment Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment and varying temperatures Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particlesAdditional Requirements 10-panel drug screen required within 48 hours of offer acceptance Background check required before start date Overtime required based on business needs First shift Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Overtime may include weekdays and Saturdays from 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM