Distribution Associate

Paycom - ATS; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision LED Lighting in Houston seeks a Distribution Associate / Forklift Operator to join our fast-paced warehouse team. You will handle order fulfillment, packing, labeling, staging, and shipping with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The role requires operating multiple forklift types, managing inventory, and supporting daily shipping/receiving activities. A high-volume distribution background and knowledge of OSHA standards are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment experience.
• Proven forklift operating experience with multiple forklift types.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards.
• Experience in high-volume distribution environments.
• Ability to train others on equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack, label, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, reach, and narrow-aisle forklifts as required.
• Move, store, replenish, and stage inventory throughout the distribution center.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Inventory control

Team collaboration

OSHA knowledge

Tools

Warehouse management system

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

# Distribution AssociateHOUSTON - HOUSTON, TX 77040## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly## Overview**Location:** Houston, TX 77040 **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 1st Shift Operations **Overtime:** Occasional overtime required during peak seasons **Pay Range:** From $19.00+ DOE**About Us**Envision LED Lighting is a fast-growing company specializing in innovative, energy-efficient LED lighting products. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment.**About the Role**We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused, and experienced **Distribution Associate / Forklift Operator** to join our Houston warehouse and distribution team.This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced distribution environment responsible for supporting day-to-day warehouse operations, including order fulfillment, picking and packing, shipping and receiving, inventory handling, product replenishment, and material movement throughout the facility.Strong hands-on forklift experience is important for this position. We are specifically looking for candidates with experience operating multiple types of warehouse equipment, including:* **Sit-down forklifts*** **Stand-up forklifts*** **Reach trucks / reach forklifts*** Articulated or narrow-aisle forklifts such as Bendi, Flexi, Combilift, Aisle-Master, or comparable equipmentThe ideal candidate has solid experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced warehouse or distribution center, understands how to operate powered industrial equipment safely around people, inventory, racking, and other equipment, and takes personal responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment.Previous experience training, coaching, or assisting other warehouse associates on safe forklift or material-handling equipment operation is a strong plus.**Essential Duties & Responsibilities*** Accurately pick, pack, label, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment.* Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, reach, articulated/narrow-aisle forklifts, and other material-handling equipment as required.* Safely move, retrieve, store, replenish, and stage inventory throughout the distribution center.* Retrieve pallets and products from warehouse racking using appropriate material-handling equipment.* Safely maneuver forklifts around warehouse racking, narrow aisles, staging areas, employees, pallets, and other powered equipment.* Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight.* Put away received merchandise in designated warehouse and racking locations.* Palletize, stage, wrap, and transport products throughout the warehouse.* Support daily shipping and receiving activities, including verifying quantities and identifying discrepancies.* Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure products are stored in appropriate locations.* Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory, stock organization, and inventory-control activities.* Perform required equipment inspections and immediately report equipment or safety concerns.* Follow established forklift operating procedures, warehouse safety standards, and company policies at all times.* Maintain awareness of pedestrians, equipment traffic, rack clearances, load stability, and surrounding conditions while operating equipment.* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with warehouse standards.* Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining safe and accurate work practices in a fast-paced distribution environment.* Work collaboratively with warehouse and distribution team members to meet daily shipping, fulfillment, and productivity goals.* Assist in other areas of fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations as business needs require.* Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.## Preferred Qualifications* 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment experience.* 5+ years of regular forklift operating experience.* Experience operating multiple types of powered industrial equipment, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts.* Direct experience operating Bendi, Flexi, Combilift, Aisle-Master, or similar articulated/narrow-aisle equipment - Preferred* Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment.* Previous experience training, coaching, or helping onboard associates on forklifts, powered industrial equipment, or warehouse equipment.* Strong knowledge of safe forklift operation and warehouse safety practices.* Experience working with pallet racking and narrow-aisle warehouse configurations.* Shipping and receiving experience.* Inventory control and cycle-counting experience.* Familiarity with warehouse management systems, scanners, or inventory software.* Knowledge of OSHA and warehouse safety requirements.* Familiarity with Lean warehouse practices and 5S methodology.