Distribution Associate - Parts

Lennox International • Olive Branch, MS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Associate works on a collaborative team in a Parts Distribution Center, helping keep distribution operations running smoothly. This hands-on role involves receiving, organizing, replenishing, picking, packing, and shipping products while maintaining safety, quality, accuracy, and productivity standards. The position is on site, and the assigned schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime, weekend work, or schedule changes may be required when business needs require them.

The role requires staying active for most of the shift and working around warehouse equipment and materials. Associates use warehouse technology and approved material-handling equipment after required training and authorization. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with a starting pay range of $19.00–$21.00 per hour. Overtime is available when an employee works more than 40 hours in a week, or as otherwise required by state law.

Requirements

• Ability to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and reliably attend work.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or schedule changes when business needs require.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety rules, product labels, and shipping or receiving documents.
• Basic math, counting, measurement, and data-entry skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and use barcode scanners, warehouse management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, computers, and other job-related technology.
• Effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standard work, meet safety and productivity expectations, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
• Ability to work on site in a distribution center and remain active for most of the shift, including frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and handle parts, cartons, or materials weighing up to 50 pounds; team or mechanical assistance is used for heavier or awkward items in accordance with safety procedures.
• Ability to work at varying heights and around racks, conveyors, docks, trailers, pallets, and powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely operate or work near material-handling equipment after required training and authorization.
• Ability to use scanners, computers, warehouse systems, printers, and standard office equipment, and to read labels, displays, and documentation accurately.
• Ability to work in areas that may include temperature variation, noise, dust, and vehicle or equipment traffic.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety and ergonomic practices.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, retail stockroom, shipping/receiving, inventory control, or a related environment.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and put away inbound products in assigned storage locations.
• Pick, replenish, pack, label, stage, and ship customer orders accurately and on schedule.
• Operate approved material-handling equipment after completing required training and authorization.
• Scan and record product movements and accurately complete warehouse system transactions.
• Identify and report shortages, damages, incorrect items, and other product exceptions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and follow location, labeling, and standard-work requirements.
• Meet established productivity and service expectations while following safe work practices.
• Support cycle counts, housekeeping, 5S, and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Eight weeks of paid birthing leave.
• Two weeks of paid bonding leave.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Up to 10 days of paid time off per year, depending on hire date and eligibility.
• 12 paid holidays per year, depending on hire date and eligibility.
• Three floating holidays per year, depending on hire date and eligibility.
• Eligible for overtime pay when working more than 40 hours in a week, or as otherwise required by state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed