Distribution Center Associate

About the role

The Distribution Center Associate accurately and efficiently supports the complete fulfillment process, including picking, packing, shipping, assembly, put-away, and replenishment. This position verifies item and quantity accuracy, protects product from damage, maintains accurate system records, and works collaboratively to meet customer and operational requirements.

Since 1925, Festool has been developing power tools that meet the highest demands of professional craftspeople. The company values direct exchange with customers to understand their challenges and needs, and looks for people who want to make an impact alongside more than 3,000 colleagues worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Order Picking and Material Movement: Read pick tickets or electronic work instructions to identify the correct items, quantities, and storage locations; accurately select product and confirm item numbers and quantities; sort and place materials safely and neatly on picking carts or pallets; move materials between storage, picking, packing, assembly, and shipping areas.
• Packing and Shipping: Sort, scan, and pack parcel or freight orders in appropriately sized cartons or on pallets; verify product counts and ensure items are packed securely to prevent damage during transit; include required paperwork and apply correct shipping labels and handling markings; monitor completed parcels to confirm they are properly sealed, labeled, documented, and stacked efficiently without damage; enter or verify shipment information in company systems and route completed shipments to appropriate staging area.
• Assembly, Put-Away, and Replenishment: Assemble or kit multiple items according to work instructions; label, seal, stack, and record completed builds in the WMS or ERP system; sort and place incoming or returned products in correct storage locations according to item number and assigned location; replenish picking locations from reserve stock using carts or approved material-handling equipment, confirming accurate piece counts.
• Equipment Operation: Forklift, reach-truck, pallet-jack, and other material-handling equipment operation may be required based on business needs; employees may operate equipment only after receiving required training and authorization.

Requirements

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Regularly stand and walk for extended periods; occasionally sit. Frequently lift and carry product weighing up to 50 pounds and push or pull carts, pallets, and materials. Regularly reach, handle, grasp, and perform repetitive hand movements; occasionally sto