Distribution Center Associate I

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and energetic Distribution Center Associate – Level 1 to join our team at the Monroe Distribution Center. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for receiving, stocking, pulling, and shipping a wide variety of building materials and specialty supplies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy physical work, and value team collaboration and daily variety, this is the position for you! Key Responsibilities Material Handling & Order Fulfillment: Read work orders, pull outbound customer orders, palletize, shrink-wrap, and stage products. Accurately attach labels and prepare shipping/receiving paperwork. Equipment Operation: Safely operate sit-down-rider forklifts and powered pallet jacks to unload inbound shipments and stock high-volume building materials (lumber, hardware, roofing, plumbing, etc.). Perform required pre-operation inspection checklists. Loading & Customer Service: Assist with daily loading procedures, secure loads with strapping/bracing, and accurately pull and load customer pickups (CPUs). Teamwork & Training: Work autonomously or collaboratively to achieve departmental goals. Safety & Maintenance: Adhere strictly to OSHA, facility, and company safety policies. Maintain a clean, organized work area, perform daily safety checks, and assist with securing the facility at close of business when assigned. Position Qualifications Basic Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age . High school diploma or GED preferred. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, and post-offer physical exam. Required Experience & Skills 6 months to 1 year of experience operating a counterbalanced 2,500 to 5,000-lb Gas/LP or electric sit-down-rider forklift . 6 months to 1 year of related experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, or distribution center operations. Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages). Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently to interpret safety rules, work orders, and procedure manuals. Preferred Qualifications Active Forklift Certification. Physical Demands & Work Environment Physical Capability: This is a physically demanding role handling heavy and bulky building materials. Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, twist, and reach overhead. Regularly required to lift/move up to 50 lbs , frequently up to 100 lbs , and occasionally over 100 lbs . Must be able to tarp loads and secure curtain-side trailers (handling up to 50 lbs). Work Shift & Schedule: Must be able to work core business hours (typically 8–12-hour shifts), with flexibility for early morning start times, daily schedule adjustments to meet demand, overtime ( 45+ hours/week ), and occasional Saturdays. Environment: Non-climate-controlled warehouse and yard environment exposed to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity, vibration, noise, dust, and fumes). This offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation and a drug screen. Additionally, if the specific requirements of the position necessitate it, you may be required to complete a post-offer employment physical. #J-18808-Ljbffr