Associate, DC Warehouse B

Caleres, Inc.; Lebanon, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Caleres, Inc. operates the Famous Footwear Distribution Center in Lebanon, Tennessee. This role supports daily warehouse operations, processing inventory, packing shipments, labeling cartons, and maintaining high quality standards.

Ideal candidates will lift up to 50 lbs, stand for the shift, and handle basic math. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work extended hours in a fast-paced environment at the Lebanon distribution site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0-2 years’ experience in a distribution environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Able to be on feet for the entire shift.
• May be required to work at heights, such as mezzanines, ladders to fix carton jams.
• Must be capable of performing basic math.
• Remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to work extended hours or days.

Responsibilities

• Meets or exceeds Labor standards/KPIs.
• Physically and systematically process inventory transactions by case or pair through the facility.
• Operate equipment as required by functional area (e.g., carton erector).
• Pack cartons neatly and apply correct shipping labels.
• Perform Quality assurance activities and value-add tasks.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices.
• Communicate operational errors to supervisors and adapt to policy changes.
• Participate in cross-training and training initiatives.
• Maintain equipment and supply stocks and perform 5S audits.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Standing for shift

Attention to detail

Math basics

Work under pressure

Fast-paced work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carton erector

Job description

Famous Footwear Distribution Center – Lebanon, 625 MADDOX SIMPSON PKWY, LEBANON, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM

What We Do – Accountabilities

• Assures property safety procedures are followed.
• Assures compliance of company policies at all times.
• Assures the maintenance of facilities; Housekeeping – 5S
• Assures high quality standards in performance of operational processes are reached.
• Assures daily operations are completed efficiently with daily goals accomplished.

Essential Functions

• Meets or exceeds Labor standards/KPIs
• Physically and systematically process inventory transactions by case or pair through the facility.
• Perform processing activities as defined by the work instruction by functional area.
• Operate equipment as required by functional work area. (for example- Carton erector)
• Work at a steady pace and with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain a high attention to detail.
• Pack cartons in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Ensure the correct shipping label is applied to the outbound carton.
• Perform Quality assurance activities as required.
• Perform value add activities as required.
• Assist in resolution of operational issues.
• Communicate operational errors to supervisors.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement as best practices.
• Adopt and support changes in policies and procedures.
• Perform training while also participating in cross-training activities.
• Maintain equipment and supply stocks.
• Perform 5 S Audit as requested.
• Perform Safety inspections as requested.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn new order processing technology.
• Assist in other areas of the operation.
• Ability to take direction and feedback.
• Ability to comprehend and apply work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years’ experience in distribution environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
• Able to be on feet for the entire shift.
• May be required to work at heights, such as mezzanines, use ladders to fix carton jams.
• Must be capable of performing basic math.
• Remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to work extended hours or days.

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

Famous Footwear Distribution Center – Lebanon, 625 MADDOX SIMPSON PKWY, LEBANON, Tennessee, United States of America