Bulk Center Team Member

Tractor Supply Company; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tractor Supply Company is seeking an entry-level Warehouse Associate to handle receiving, shelving, and loading merchandise for shipment. You will confirm orders, inspect for damage, and use forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires basic math, English literacy, and the ability to lift heavy items. Shift is 4PM-2AM Tuesday–Friday, with a team-focused environment and opportunities for growth within the distribution center.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years distribution center experience (entry level).
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds continuously.

Responsibilities

• Receive/unload shipments and direct to correct area.
• Verify quantity, prepare for shipment, and process documents.
• Inspect for damage, conduct cycle counts, and ensure accuracy per standards.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Lift 50-75 lbs

English literacy

Basic math

Team orientation

RF terminal / bar code scanner

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

RF scanner

Job description

This position is responsible for performing all tasks relating to receiving store inventory, selecting merchandise for shipping, and loading merchandise onto trailers for shipment. Responsibilities of this position are completed in a manner that meets company standards for accuracy, safety, security, productivity and quality.

Shift: 10B- Tuesday-Friday, 4PM-2AM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Receive and unload incoming shipments, direct merchandise to the appropriate area. Check against bills of lading and packing slips.
• Take inventory of merchandise, check quantity and maintain records of goods received; reject damaged, excess or misdirected goods
• Identify, separate, label and palletize merchandise, label pallets, processdocuments, and relocate merchandise to appropriate destinations. Re-label merchandise if necessary.
• Receive and process UPS inbound shipments and supply orders. Pick store supply and UPS orders and prepare for shipment.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Move merchandise by hand, hand truck or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow.
• Move merchandise to staging area, verify SKU and quantity check for damage, and verify that order is complete and process documents.
• Verify merchandise order is accurate and complete, stack and wrap merchandise, load in trailer and process documents.
• Ensure job assignments are completed accurately and free of damage. Performance will be evaluated through periodic, random audits, and measured against the company accuracy standards.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Conduct job duties in a manner that promotes safety. Complies with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner. Daily, inspect equipment before use. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

Experience : 0-2 years of experience in a distribution center. This is an entry-level position in the distribution center.

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Any combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional Certifications: None

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds continuously throughout the shift, standing, bending, squatting and/or walking for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language on a basic level
• Ability to count accurately and perform basic math
• Ability to take initiative to correct issues without direction, offer solutions to problems and support a team effort
• Knowledge of operating any or all of the following: RF terminal and bar code scanner, 2-way radio,computer terminal or PC, lift truck, pallet jack, dock door leveler, stretch wrap machine

Working Conditions

• Duties include frequent alternate standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting, throughout the course of the shift
• Required to work in a physical environment that is subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment, possible exposure to hazardous products, dust and other conditions associated with a warehouse operation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50-75 pounds, throughout the distribution center.
• Ability to frequently lift or reach merchandise overhead.
• Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to move throughout the distribution center for an entire shift.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary (e.g. dolly, hand truck, MHE, battery changer, computer or equivalent, etc.).
• Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper MHE (e.g. pallet jack, forklift, etc.)
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to process information / handle merchandise in a safe manner, according to distribution center and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certification.
• Ability to drive or operate a vehicle for business needs.
• Ability to safely access all areas of the distribution center, including stairs and all levels/floors.

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
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