Warehouse Associate

About the role

Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation. At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll be a key player in our warehouse team, helping to move, manage, and deliver products efficiently and safely.
• Whether you’re loading trailers, picking orders, or leading associates, you’ll work in a fast-paced, multi-temperature environment, focused on accuracy, teamwork, and safety.
• Your efforts keep our supply chain flowing smoothly — from receiving goods, staging inventory, to shipping orders out on time.

All Associates:

• Safely operate material handling equipment: electric pallet jacks and Reach forklifts (certification required for forklift)
• Inspect incoming/outgoing shipments and verify accuracy of orders and product quality
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with company standards
• Use warehouse technology (RF Scanners, Vo Collect Headset, and Warehouse Management System) to track orders and inventory
• Follow all QIP and sanitation policies and safety protocols

Loader Specific:

• Load and unload trailers efficiently and safely
• Secure pallets for shipment and verify shipping documentation
• Assist dock operations including staging and organizing shipments

Selector (Picker) Specific:

• Use (Vo Collect headset) to pick and pack customer orders accurately
• Conduct cycle counts and spot checks to maintain inventory accuracy
• Follow FEFO (First Expired, First Out) procedures for food products

What You’ll Bring:

• Comfort working in varying temperatures including freezer and cooler environments
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork skills, and commitment to safety
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Experience with warehouse management systems, electric pallet jack and (Vo Collect headset) preferred
• Electric pallet jack certification and at least 6 months of safe operation experience preferred
• Valid electric pallet jack certification and 6+ months of safe equipment operation
• Strong reading/math skills for labeling, counting, and documentation
• Use a voice-directed picking system (Vo Collect headset) to accurately select and prepare customer orders

Schedule & Setting:

• Full-time, on-site in a temperature-controlled warehouse (dry, cooler freezer: -5 °F to 38 °F)
• Primarily a 4-day work week, with shifts typically starting between 3 AM and 5 PM; weekend and holiday availability required
• Physically active role with repetitive lifting up to 50-lbs and standing/walking for extended periods

Pay & Benefits:

• $26/hour
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available
• 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and more
• Company-provided uniforms and work shoes

Company-provided:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.
• Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).

Why Join Us:

• We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress.
• We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs.
• As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers.
• Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies.
• At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing.
• We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.