Distribution Associate - 1st Shift

Distribution Associate 1st Shift

Join a growing distribution team in a stable, production-based environment on 1st shift. As a Distribution Associate, you play a key role in processing, packing, and shipping products to meet customer needs and quality standards, while supporting efficient warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Audit orders to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Process and audit company products so they are configured to fit specific customer needs.
• Pack products securely and efficiently for shipment, following established packing procedures.
• Prepare and ship orders to designated customer locations using appropriate shipping methods.
• Inspect products to confirm they meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Sort and count parts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Collect cardboard and other packing materials and place them into the compactor for disposal or recycling.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading, unloading, and staging products.
• Assist with inventory tasks such as counting, labeling, and organizing stock.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Essential Skills

• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Hands-on experience with order picking.
• Proficiency in packing products for shipment.
• Experience with shipping processes and procedures.
• Experience with receiving incoming goods.
• Inventory experience, including counting and tracking stock.
• Ability to accurately sort and count parts.
• Ability to label products and materials correctly.
• Attention to detail when auditing orders and inspecting products.
• Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, production-based environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working with shipping, receiving, and inventory systems.
• Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and quality standards.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple orders and tasks.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting production and shipping goals.
• Willingness to support general warehouse duties as needed.

Why Work Here?

Work in a stable, growing organization with a projected 30% growth in 2025, offering long-term opportunities in a production-based environment. Enjoy a friendly, laid-back culture that values teamwork and a positive attitude, while working a consistent 1st shift schedule.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean, fast-paced warehouse setting focused on production and efficiency. You work on 1st shift in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere where performance and quality are emphasized. The dress code is relaxed, allowing comfortable attire suitable for an active warehouse environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milan, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milan,IL.