Distribution Center Associate

Hot Topic; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

On-site cafe

Fitness center

Chiropractor and masseuse

Job summary

Hot Topic's Distribution Center in Tennessee is hiring for Distribution Center Associate and Internet Fulfillment Associate roles. You will pack and pick orders, prepare shipments, maintain inventory accuracy, and support efficient movement of product from dock to store or customer, in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

This climate-controlled facility offers an upbeat break room, safety-focused operations, and the chance to contribute to the Hot Topic experience—from online orders to in-store

Qualifications

• Fast-paced warehouse environment requiring stamina and focus.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and move boxes safely.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Pack and prepare orders for shipment.
• Pick customer and store orders in a timely, accurate manner.
• Stock new merchandise as received.
• Communicate with supervision about production issues.
• Follow safety, cleanliness, and ethics policies.
• Monitor supplies and coordinate with supervisors to reorder as needed.
• Identify and report procedural changes to supervisors.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Join the coolest Distribution Center in Tennessee! Our Distribution Center is the heartbeat of our business. Whether you're a Distribution Center Associate, processing and shipping merchandise to our stores, or an Internet Fulfillment Associate, accurately picking and packing e-commerce orders, you'll play a key role in getting our products into our customers' hands. Like Harry Potter, you're the one creating the magic behind the scenes that brings the Hot Topic experience to life.

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as shift will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Pack and prepare orders for shipment. We move quickly, so you’ll be able to keep up with our pace while using the appropriate supplies and packing materials
• Ensure that all orders are accurate and inducted in a timely manner. You’ll handle shipments efficiently to ensure smooth workflow from one workstation to the next
• Stock new merchandise as received
• Communicate with management on any production issues that arise.
• Stick to all company policies and procedures, including safety, cleanliness, and code of ethics
• Monitor production supplies and partner with Supervisor or Team Lead to order additional supplies as needed
• Follow all written departmental procedures and identify any changes that may be necessary, reporting these findings to your supervisor
• Work in a new, climate-controlled building with an awesome break room and overhead music throughout.
• Distribution center environment with a moderate-to-loud noise level.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Team Members will pick customer and store orders, pack products, handle totes, and move boxes throughout the operation.
• Responsibilities include standing and walking for extended periods, frequently lifting and carrying boxes up to 50 lbs., and bending, reaching, twisting, and performing repetitive motions while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Reliable transportation
• Previous DC and/or Internet Fulfillment experience preferred but not required

Our Values

This is what we do to be successful and how we do it.

Since our first store opening in 1989, we've been leading the way in bringing music and pop culture to the masses. We're now at over 600 stores and counting across the U.S. and Canada. Working at our stores means you're taking a huge part in delivering the fandom.

All the (not so) small things

Benefits are a big deal, and we've got you covered. Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and so much more. Add in employee discounts, PTO, and tuition reimbursement and you're walking away flashing some bling.

Our HQ is based in the City of Industry, CA in a newly designed, converted warehouse space. We have an open, collaborative work environment (no iron gates. Well...maybe :) with some sweet perks: on-site cafe, fitness center, chiropractor, & masseuse.

We have superpowers. Being invisible isn't one of them.

Come see what's under our cape - check us out on LinkedIn.