Distribution Operations Specialist

McMaster-Carr; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster-Carr is a trusted e-commerce company supplying parts to customers across diverse industries. As a Distribution Operations Specialist, you will perform essential work across our world‑class facility to ensure parts are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time.

You will start by mastering a core role, then expand your skills through varied tasks. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and candidates should be detail‑oriented, safety‑minded, and prepared to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Dependable, adaptable, and hardworking.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Experience with structured processes and making justified decisions.
• Safety-focused and mindful of others.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill orders accurately to meet customer needs.
• Prepare outgoing packages and perform quality checks for accuracy and presentation.
• Handle oversized or heavy inventory using powered industrial vehicles (training provided).

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team player

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Powered industrial vehicles (PIV)

Job description

McMaster-Carr is a trusted e-commerce company that keeps industry in motion. Every day, hundreds of thousands of customers turn to our website, app, or catalog to find the parts they need and get them fast so they can solve problems, avoid downtime, and keep critical operations running smoothly.

We serve industries that touch nearly every part of daily life: aerospace, agriculture, entertainment, marine, medical, automotive, food and beverage, and more. Our work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is everywhere.

Our customers not only rely on us to maintain what matters, they also look to us to help them imagine what’s next. Through tools like 3D CAD models, intuitive search, and a constantly evolving product offering, we help people discover new solutions, iterate on ideas, and improve the way they work.

What You’ll Do

At McMaster-Carr, working in distribution isn’t just a job, it’s a career. As a Distribution Operations Specialist, you’ll have responsibilities across multiple areas of our world-class facility, performing essential work to ensure our customers receive the parts they need accurately and on time.

You’ll begin by learning and mastering one core role within our facility. Once you’ve built proficiency in that role, you’ll expand your skillset through experiences such as:

• Fulfilling orders accurately to help customers meet their business needs
• Preparing outgoing packages and conducting quality checks to ensure presentation and accuracy
• Handling oversized or heavy inventory using powered industrial vehicles (training provided)

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for individuals who enjoy physical work and are results-oriented self-starters. Our warehouse is clean, temperature-controlled, and equipped with technology to help you do your best work.

Who You Are

A bachelor's degree is preferred for this role.

We’re looking for dependable, adaptable, and hard-working individuals excited to contribute to a highly organized and evolving distribution environment. Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Physical ability to work on your feet and perform repetitive tasks
• Experience with adhering to structured processes and making justified decisions
• A focus on safety of themselves and others
• Willingness to train on material handling equipment (experience is a plus but not required)
• A team mindset, strong work ethic, and a desire to grow through hands-on work

Cash Compensation

Base salary $79,000 - $89,700

We offer comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:

• Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
• Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts
• Employee resource groups
• First-time home buyer assistance
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off for vacation and personal time

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected group.

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.