Distribution Associate I

New Balance Athletics, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Lifestyle reimbursement

Vacation days

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

New Balance Athletics, Inc. in Nashville, TN is hiring for a Distribution Center role. You will pick, pack, and ship orders, handle returns, and organize shipments to distributors.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and operating an RF scanner or WMS workstation. Regular benefits apply, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and accuracy in every step of the logistics process.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to understand English.
• Demonstrated stability and dependability in prior roles.
• Ability to use RF scanners or WMS workstations.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Stand/walk for 10+ hours and navigate stairs where required.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders and resolve issues.
• Receive returns and process exchanges accurately.
• Organize shipments to third-party distributors.
• Log inventory movements and inspect for damages.
• Replenish shelves and manage seasonal stock.

Skills

RF scanner usage

Communication skills

Stability and dependability

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling 75 lbs

Standing 10+ hours

Stairs access up to mezzanine

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

WMS

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Work schedule: Sunday to Thursday 10:00pm to 6:30am.

$18.00 an hour plus a 15% shift differential

JOB MISSION:

Responsible for all functions in the Distribution Center with safety as a priority and ensuring the highest level of quality to our customers around the world.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders, and troubleshoot problems to resolution.
• Receive and process returns and exchanges.
• Organize shipments to 3rd party distributors.
• Sort, count, package, label, unpack and/or log inventory which is shipped or received.
• Inspect shipments for damages or defects; record discrepancies or damages and notify supervisor.
• Reorganize inventory on shelves in warehouse for seasonality.
• Unpack shipment of product and replenish warehouse shelves.
• Identify all returned defective units with proper defective reason code.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Good communication skills required, including reading and understanding of the English language and ability to match numbers/letters.
• Proven track record of stability and dependability in the workplace.
• Ability to use RF scanner or WMS workstation.
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Able to push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Able to stand/walk on concrete surface for 10+ hours per day, with regular bending, reaching, and crouching.
• Go up and down stairs and work at a height up to 20 feet on the mezzanine (where applicable).
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)/Home School equivalency preferred.

Nashville, TN Distribution Center Only Pay Range: $16.95 - $21.20 - $25.40 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.