Distribution Associate

Position : Distribution Associate
Location : USA GA - Madison 1211 Mary Magnan Blvd Madison Georgia 30650
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client : Medical Devices Company
Job Category : Light Industry
Level of Experience : Entry Level
Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)
Note:
Pay rate $16.50/hr
Working Hours: Monday-Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Job Summary

The Distribution Associate is responsible for warehousing/material distribution tasks relative to the shipment of products. Important note: This role is a combination of manual labour and forklift work-candidates will primarily be emptying 18-wheeler trucks manually, with minimal forklift usage. Candidates seeking a straight/dedicated forklift role are not a fit for this position. strong preference for candidates with both forklift experience and manual labour experience on their resume who are open to doing both.10-panel drug screening required. This is primarily a temp-to-hire (TTH) position, with department manager actively seeking to convert successful hires to full-time Client employees (open funding available).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Process customer orders: scan barcodes, pick cases, label boxes
• Palletize orders: scan, retrieve, and place completed orders on pallets
• Process orders using RF technology
• Verify accuracy and complete shipment packaging
• Perform dock manifest duties (scan completed pallets, operate shrink wrapper) as needed
• Operate ground/manual manifest station as needed
• Manually unload/empty 18-wheeler trucks (primary task, minimal forklift usage)
• Cross-train on other warehouse positions and provide backup support as needed

Experience

• 1 year of relevant experience - preferred
• Forklift experience combined with manual labour experience required (candidates must be open to both)
• Experience with MHE - preferred

Key Skills

• MHE operation (forklift, electric pallet jack)
• RF scanner usage
• Reading and interpreting distribution documents
• Manual labour/physical unloading capability
• Basic analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
• General distribution knowledge

Eligibility & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED - preferred
• Ability to obtain electric pallet jack certification
• Normal field of vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye
• Sufficient hearing to safely operate MHE in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Ability to perform physical demands: walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, twisting, lifting, and repetitive hand/wrist motion
• Occasional climbing; lifting over 50 lbs required in some areas
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, exposure to moving mechanical equipment, precarious situations, temperature excursions, and occasional fumes/airborne particles
• Must pass 10-panel drug screening