Description Overview The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products to meet operational standards for safety and productivity. Essential Responsibilities • Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free • Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution • Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift and safely stack in appropriate storage area • Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently • Inspect Distribution Center equipment daily for proper working condition; notify Distribution Center management team of necessary maintenance or repairs • Participate in physical inventories • Assist in maintaining Distribution Center security to ensure a safe working environment Additional Duties • Comply with all state and association standards for food handling and storage • Maintain a clean and efficient work area • Sort pallets, clean trucks, trailers and parking lot as needed • Ensure forklift batteries are charged and ready for use • Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Job Qualifications Education and Experience High school graduate or equivalent and 2 – 5 years of Distribution Center experience; Experience in grocery store or other food industry preferred Technical Proficiencies Experience operating an electric pallet jack and forklift Knowledge of basic computer programs Communication Skills Must be able to speak, read and write English and be able to understand instructions, work orders, safety rules and procedures Other Competencies Ability to perform basic math, count and label product Forklift certification (required within 30 days of employment) Compassion for our mission Physical Requirements and Work Environment Work in a Distribution Center environment Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds May encounter exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles, and hear moderate to loud noise from Distribution Center equipment Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability