Distribution Center Associate I

ALLIED BUILDING STORES INC • Monroe, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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!

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Active Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders, pull outbound customer orders, palletize, shrink-wrap, and stage products.
• Accurately attach labels and prepare shipping/receiving paperwork.
• 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.
• Assist with daily loading procedures, secure loads with strapping/bracing, and accurately pull and load customer pickups (CPUs).
• Work autonomously or collaboratively to achieve departmental goals.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED