Distribution Operations Specialist

McMaster-Carr; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement accounts

Employee resource groups

Home buyer assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption and surrogacy assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

McMaster-Carr is hiring a Distribution Operations Specialist for our brand-new Fort Worth, TX facility. This fully onsite role supports a fast-paced operation, focusing on accurate, timely parts delivery and hands-on skill growth.

You’ll join a team that values safety, detail, and reliability, with opportunities to train on equipment and advance as you master core roles within a modern distribution center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Dependable, adaptable and hard-working.
• Background in retail, military, education, or related fields is welcome.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Structured processes

Equipment training

Safety focus

Team mindset

Hands-on growth

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

This is a fully onsite role at our brand-new facility located at 15333 Independence Parkway, Fort Worth, TX. It’s an exciting time at McMaster-Carr as we grow into our new regional headquarters in Fort Worth -a modern, automated distribution facility that will help support Texas customers with the excellent service and innovative solutions that define our company.

Who We Are

McMaster-Carr is a trusted e-commerce company that keeps industry moving. For 125 years, customers have counted on us to deliver the right parts quickly and accurately so they can fix problems, avoid downtime, and keep critical operations running. Our ability to do that comes from world-class execution - robust systems, disciplined processes, and people who take pride in getting the details right.

Our success is built on our people. At McMaster-Carr, teams work side by side to solve real problems, adapt as technology evolves, and continually improve how we operate. The work is fast-paced, essential, and meaningful. We invest in our people, value collaboration, and create careers where effort, curiosity, and accountability drive meaningful results for customers every day.

What You’ll Do

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:

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

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 strongly 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. You may come from a background in retail, military, education, or something entirely different. What matters most is that you 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
• Willingness to train on material handling equipment (experience is a plus but not required)
• A focus on safety of themselves and others
• A team mindset, strong work ethic, and a desire to grow through hands-on work

Cash Compensation

Total cash compensation ranges from $95,500 - $108,500 annually, which includes annual cash profit sharing based on company profitability.

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 (e.g., Pride Alliance, Black Employees, Mi Gente, Military Community)
• 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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group.

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