Distribution Center Associate - 1st shift $20/hr

AriensCo • Louisville, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

AriensCo is hiring Distribution Center Associates for its Shepherdsville, Kentucky operations. The role primarily focuses on receiving operations and also supports order picking, packing, verification, storage of packaging supplies, and other work needed to meet customer needs. Associates use a forklift as needed to put away received products, confirm purchase orders and intercompany transfers before goods are received into the system, and apply 6S principles in their work areas. The position requires working safely and identifying ways to make the workplace safer.

The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. The work environment may be hot and humid or cold. Associates must wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes, and must be able to stand or walk for at least eight hours per day. The role involves lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, bending, and squatting.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. AriensCo describes its workplace as collaborative and community-oriented, with training and advancement opportunities. The company emphasizes its values of honesty, fairness, respect for individuals, keeping commitments, and intellectual curiosity.

Requirements

• Be able to use basic hand tools.
• Have basic computer, math, and reading skills.
• Perform all job functions in a safe manner.
• Be capable of understanding and following standard work practices.
• Be able to read invoices in English and understand commands in English from the picking system.
• Be able to stand or walk at least eight hours per day.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds frequently, and push, pull, twist, reach, bend, and squat.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving operations as the primary focus of the role.
• Pick, pack, and verify orders as needed.
• Monitor and store packaging supplies as required.
• Use a forklift as needed to put away newly received product.
• Confirm purchase orders and intercompany transfers before receiving goods into the system.
• Apply 6S principles to the assigned work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet customer needs.
• Work safely and consistently identify ways to make the workplace safer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first day of employment.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan.
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Short-term disability.
• Parental leave.
• Onsite marketplace.
• Care partners at all locations.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs.
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement.
• Employee Product Purchase Program.
• 50% daycare discount at Brillion Early Learning Center.
• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide, excluding Brillion Early Learning Center.
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health (Brillion Campus only).
• Nearsite and urgent care clinic options (Brillion Campus only).

What This Job Offers

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