Loader - Distribution Center

IPEX Group • Asheville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Loader is responsible for servicing a demanding customer base while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. This position plays a critical role in warehouse operations by accurately receiving, storing, picking, staging, and loading products while following FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices and company procedures. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and experienced in operating material handling equipment in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Requirements

• Previous forklift operation experience required.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work 8–12 hour shifts as scheduled.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–4 years of warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Perform basic equipment inspections and report malfunctions or repair needs.
• Receive and accurately locate inventory using RF scanning technology.
• Pick, stack, wrap, and stage outbound shipments according to customer requirements.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Execute daily tasks in prescribed sequences to meet delivery deadlines.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Assist with stock replenishment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses immediately.
• Support departmental projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Training and development programs
• Safe, team-oriented work environment
• Benefits package (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

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