Distribution Associate :: Fri, Sat, Sun :: Madison, GA

Distribution AssociateLocation: Madison, GA 30650 Duration: 12 months Potential Conversion: Opportunity to convert to FTE based on performance Payrate: $16.50/hr Friday; $19.50/hr Saturday & Sunday on W2 Schedule: Friday – Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:30 PMJob SummaryThe Distribution Associate is responsible for warehouse and material distribution activities related to the shipment of products. The role involves primarily manual warehouse labor, including unloading 18-wheelers, picking, scanning, palletizing, packaging, and shipment preparation. Forklift experience is required, but this is not a straight forklift position.Job ResponsibilitiesProcess customer orders by scanning barcodes, picking cases, and labeling boxes.Manually unload and handle materials from 18-wheelers.Palletize completed orders, including scanning, retrieving, and placing products on pallets.Operate RF scanners and other warehouse technology.Verify order accuracy and prepare shipments for packaging.Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as required.Perform dock manifest duties, including scanning completed pallets and operating a shrink wrapper.Operate the ground/manual manifest station as needed.Assist with other warehouse functions and provide backup support when required.Follow warehouse safety and operational procedures.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED preferred.At least 1 year of relevant warehouse/distribution experience preferred.Forklift experience required.Previous manual warehouse labor experience required.Experience with material handling equipment preferred.Ability to obtain an electric pallet jack certification.Ability to read and interpret distribution documents.Ability to operate MHE and use an RF scanner.Basic analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.General knowledge of warehouse/distribution operations.Physical RequirementsRegular walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, twisting, and repetitive hand/finger movements.May occasionally require climbing.May require lifting over 50 lbs. in some areas.Must have sufficient vision and hearing to safely operate material handling equipment in a manufacturing/distribution environment.Work EnvironmentModerate to loud noise levels.Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment.Potential exposure to varying temperatures, fumes, and airborne particles.Safety precautions must be followed when working around warehouse and material handling equipment.Important Role RequirementThis is NOT a straight forklift operator position. Candidates must have forklift experience and be comfortable performing manual warehouse labor. The majority of the work involves manually unloading 18-wheeler trucks and performing other physical warehouse duties, with only limited forklift operation.