Distribution Center Associate

OmniCable; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical / Dental / Vision Plans

401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Workplace

Scholarship Fund

Flexible Workplace

Job summary

A leading distributor of electrical products in Texas seeks a dedicated Distribution Center Associate. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, inspecting stock, preparing orders for shipping, and ensuring workplace safety. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S., have a high school diploma, and possess effective communication skills. The role offers competitive medical and retirement plans, along with flexible working options, ensuring a supportive environment for success.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for up to 8 hours.
• Strong communication and willingness to work overtime.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for up to 8 hours.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Material Handling Equipment for stock management.
• Inspect and process inbound stock for accuracy.
• Select shipping methods and prepare orders for shipment.
• Operate value-add machinery for order fulfillment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the workplace.

Skills

Basic math skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork attitude

Overtime-Ready

Lift 50 lbs

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Order picker

Job description

Distribution Center Associate / Warehouse Associate

OmniCable, LLC (OmniCable) is one of the largest redistributors of wire, cable, fiber, electrical and communications products. The company empowers distributors to be successful by providing a true partnership approach with a focus on product and order accuracy, supply chain management, and unique value-added services. With approximately $400 million dollars in inventory and 18 North American distribution locations, OmniCable is backed by more than 45 years of experience and operational excellence. For more information about OmniCable, please visit www.omnicable.com.

Mission Statement

To empower shared success by being the best vendor to our customers, the best customer to our vendors, and the best employer to our employees through innovation and collaboration.

We believe in empowering your future!

Currently, we are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be operating production equipment, either a Rim Drive or a Re-spooler that assists in cutting wire to a predetermined length. Besides cutting wire, an associate could also be asked to perform other standard order fulfillment tasks.

Warehouse Associate Job Responsibilities

• Material Handling Equipment (MHE): Operating a forklift/order picker for pulling and putting away stock, order processing, loading and unloading trailers.
• Receiving: Inspect inbound stock for quality, count, and type. Ensure purchase order, packing slip and bill of lading for receipt accuracy; Process stock through computer entry while preparing inventory for put-away.
• Shipping: Select shipping method based on best practices to meet company requirements and customer expectations; Prepare orders for both LTL and small parcel shipment; Verify shipments are packed properly and accurately to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Value-Add services: Operate different value adding wire machinery within the DC for order fulfillment. Typical equipment used includes stripe/dye machines, wire stripper, twister and lashing equipment.
• General Housekeeping & Equipment Maintenance: Follow safety standards for the specific job including filling out required equipment checklists; Responsible for keeping Distribution Center clean and organized; Follow strict adherence to 5S Standards of the work area.

Work Experience

Work is performed in a distribution center environment with fluctuating temperatures.

What You’ll Need:

• You must be authorized to work in the United States, be a minimum of 18 years of age, and have an HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• A high energy, dependable teamwork attitude and effective communication skills.
• Willingness to occasionally work overtime or weekends for additional compensation.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift up to 50 lbs. and stand up to 8 hours a day.
• All future employees are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Plans
• No-cost Life / STD / LTD / AD&D
• Health Savings & Dependent Care Accounts
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Fund
• Flexible Workplace