Distribution Operations Specialist

McMaster-Carr; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 108,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans without monthly premiums

Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for vacation and personal time

Job summary

McMaster-Carr in Santa Fe Springs is seeking a Distribution Operations Specialist to join their team. This position involves fulfilling orders accurately, preparing outgoing packages, and handling inventory in a clean, technology-equipped environment. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and physical stamina, as the role requires being on foot and performing repetitive tasks. The cash compensation ranges from $95,500 to $108,500 annually, with extensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Dependable and adaptable individuals eager to contribute to an organized distribution environment.
• Experience adhering to structured processes.
• Focus on safety for themselves and others.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling orders accurately to help customers meet their business needs.
• Preparing outgoing packages and conducting quality checks.
• Handling oversized inventory with powered industrial vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform physical tasks

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

McMaster-Carr is a leading e-commerce company that industrial customers have trusted for over 120 years. Our products help them get manufacturing lines back up quickly, keep operations running smoothly, and prototype the next generation of innovative solutions. We earn and keep that trust by offering the right products, making them easy to find, and delivering them fast, so our customers can solve problems with greater speed, precision, and ease. Behind it all are our people: exceptional and resourceful problem-solvers who take pride in getting every detail right for our customers.

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

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
• 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.