Distribution Associate

Role Overview

The Distribution Associate is responsible for safely handling, moving, organizing, and quality-checking furniture and home accessory products within a distribution center. The role supports efficient material flow while maintaining product quality, workplace safety, teamwork, and reliable operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle furniture and home accessory products carefully to maintain product condition and quality throughout the distribution process.
• Safely perform material handling activities, including maneuvering large furniture and organizing home accessories.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles and equipment, including cherry pickers, to move materials efficiently throughout the distribution center.
• Move materials strategically within the distribution center to support efficient workflow and operations.
• Perform quality checks and ensure products remain in proper condition during handling and movement.
• Participate in training, meetings, and mentoring activities to develop skills and support team performance.
• Contribute ideas and solutions that support continuous improvement within distribution operations.
• Maintain high-quality performance, reliable attendance, effective communication, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is welcomed but not required, with comprehensive training provided.
• Ability to frequently push and pull loads of up to 100 lbs. and occasionally manipulate loads of up to 250 lbs.
• Ability and confidence to work at heights while operating equipment such as cherry pickers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a focus on safety.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work assigned shifts.
• Willingness to learn, participate in training, and develop new distribution and material-handling skills.

More About the Opportunity

This opportunity provides hands-on experience in distribution and material handling with training designed to develop operational and equipment-handling skills. The position offers competitive pay with shift differentials, along with benefits including vacation and time off, health and wellness benefits, profit sharing, 401(k), and employee discounts.