Distribution Center Associate

Grainger Businesses • Gresham, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Associate performs warehouse responsibilities that support inventory integrity and order processing, including picking, packing, staging, shipping, general maintenance, and housekeeping. The role helps ensure a safe and clean work environment and compliance with safety requirements through inspections and maintenance. The position reports directly to a DC Supervisor or Process Manager and regularly interacts with other DC Associates. The estimated schedule is 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to frequently lift, slide, and lower packages weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Be comfortable working on your feet and with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust, around moving equipment and elevated stations.
• Be able to receive feedback and work well in a team environment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical lifting assessment.
• Have strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• For powered industrial equipment operators, be able to operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment, and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett, Turret Truck, and Forklift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks, including unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, picking, and packing products.
• Ensure products are shipped correctly to meet customer expectations for quality and delivery speed.
• Meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements as needed.
• Operate computerized scanning equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and hazardous material requirements.
• Perform other tasks as directed by leadership.
• Perform inspections and maintenance to support safety compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of earned pay before payday, based on hours worked.
• 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees, accrued proportionally based on employment start date.
• Six company holidays per year.
• A 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, with no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts.
• Parental leave.
• Safety shoes provided where applicable.

What This Job Offers

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