Distribution Associate

The Distribution Associate is responsible for warehousing/material distribution tasks relative to the shipment of products. Important note: This role is a combination of manual labour and forklift work-candidates will primarily be emptying 18-wheeler trucks manually, with minimal forklift usage. Candidates seeking a straight/dedicated forklift role are not a fit for this position. strong preference for candidates with both forklift experience and manual labour experience on their resume who are open to doing both.10-panel drug screening required. This is primarily a temp-to-hire (TTH) position, with department manager actively seeking to convert successful hires to full-time Client employees (open funding available).

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• Process customer orders: scan barcodes, pick cases, label boxes
• Palletize orders: scan, retrieve, and place completed orders on pallets
• Process orders using RF technology
• Verify accuracy and complete shipment packaging
• Perform dock manifest duties (scan completed pallets, operate shrink wrapper) as needed
• Operate ground/manual manifest station as needed
• Manually unload/empty 18-wheeler trucks (primary task, minimal forklift usage)
• Cross-train on other warehouse positions and provide backup support as needed

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• 1 year of relevant experience - preferred
• Forklift experience combined with manual labour experience required (candidates must be open to both)
• Experience with MHE - preferred

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• MHE operation (forklift, electric pallet jack)
• RF scanner usage
• Reading and interpreting distribution documents
• Manual labour/physical unloading capability
• Basic analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
• General distribution knowledge