Distribution Center Associate I

Allied-Building-Stores,-Inc.; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied-Building-Stores,-Inc. in Monroe is seeking a Distribution Center Associate – Level 1 to receive, stock, pull, and ship a wide range of building materials. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate sit-down rider forklifts, load customer pickups, complete paperwork, and help maintain a clean, safe facility. Must be 18+, pass pre-employment checks, and have 6 months to 1 year in warehousing.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and post-offer physical.
• 6–12 months experience operating counterbalanced forklifts and warehouse duties.
• Ability to read/work orders and perform basic math; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders, pull orders, palletize, shrink-wrap, and stage products with accuracy.
• Safely operate sit-down-rider forklifts and pallet jacks to unload and stock materials.
• Assist with loading procedures and secure loads for customer pickups.
• Work autonomously or with team to meet departmental goals.
• Follow OSHA and company safety policies; maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse operations

Basic math

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and energetic Distribution Center Associate – Level 1 to join our team at the Monroe Distribution Center. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for receiving, stocking, pulling, and shipping a wide variety of building materials and specialty supplies.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy physical work, and value team collaboration and daily variety, this is the position for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Order Fulfillment: Read work orders, pull outbound customer orders, palletize, shrink‑wrap, and stage products. Accurately attach labels and prepare shipping/receiving paperwork.

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate sit‑down‑rider forklifts and powered pallet jacks to unload inbound shipments and stock high‑volume building materials (lumber, hardware, roofing, plumbing, etc.). Perform required pre‑operation inspection checklists.

• Loading & Customer Service: Assist with daily loading procedures, secure loads with strapping/bracing, and accurately pull and load customer pickups (CPUs).

• Teamwork & Training: Work autonomously or collaboratively to achieve departmental goals.

• Safety & Maintenance: Adhere strictly to OSHA, facility, and company safety policies. Maintain a clean, organized work area, perform daily safety checks, and assist with securing the facility at close of business when assigned.

Position Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background investigation, and post‑offer physical exam.

Required Experience & Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of experience operating a counterbalanced 2,500 to 5,000‑lb Gas/LP or electric sit‑down‑rider forklift.

• 6 months to 1 year of related experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, or distribution center operations.

• Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages).

• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently to interpret safety rules, work orders, and procedure manuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Forklift Certification.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Capability: This is a physically demanding role handling heavy and bulky building materials.

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, twist, and reach overhead.

  • Regularly required to lift/move up to 50 lbs, frequently up to 100 lbs, and occasionally over 100 lbs.

  • Must be able to tarp loads and secure curtain‑side trailers (handling up to 50 lbs).

• Work Shift & Schedule: Must be able to work core business hours (typically 8–12‑hour shifts), with flexibility for early morning start times, daily schedule adjustments to meet demand, overtime (45+ hours/week), and occasional Saturdays.

• Environment: Non‑climate‑controlled warehouse and yard environment exposed to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity, vibration, noise, dust, and fumes).