Lead Distribution Associate

WCM White Cap Management LLC; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a skilled Distribution Center Operations Specialist to support management and assist associates in a dynamic, safety-focused warehouse environment. Responsibilities include coaching, data entry, loading/unloading, and ensuring accuracy to meet productivity targets.

Located in California, this full-time role emphasizes safety, equipment operation (forklift, pallet jacks), inventory control, and cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in distribution center operations.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and trains lower-level associates on proper distribution center duties.
• Operates forklift or pallet jacks and ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Performs data entry and verifies inventory accuracy.
• Maintains clean and organized work area and supports receiving, storage, and shipping tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Coaching

Safety compliance

Data entry

Education

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Inventory systems

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing general distribution center operations and supporting management by acting as the first line of assistance for associates. Depending on the volume/size of the facility, it may have specialized tasks or a generalized role working in all departments.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Coaches and trains lower-level EDC associates on the proper execution of distribution center duties, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Exhibits detailed knowledge of all distribution center roles and is qualified in all aspects of distribution center operations.
• Safely operates forklift or other machinery to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, and transportation of goods.
• Operates pallet jacks or other machinery to complete tasks such as unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products.
• Verifies and enters data into the system.
• Maintains condition of work area.
• Stocks product in designated locations or locates to pull correct quantities to fulfill customer orders and meet productivity and accuracy goals.
• Tasks such as receiving, returns, inventory, order layout, data entry, and loading trucks considering cubic weight, size, and characteristics of load.
• Conducting safety inspections, providing training for all team members, enforcing safety policies, maintaining a clean work environment, managing hazardous materials, and developing emergency evacuation plans to ensure safety in the distribution center.
• Other duties as assigned

Nature and Scope

Problems are typically difficult and/or high impact. Troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior level associates. Under limited supervision, independently resolves issues and applies a variety of methods to develop customized solutions. May lead the daily operations of a department or team. Work typical involves infrequent review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process. Assists with supervisory duties but does not have hiring/firing authority. Trains, delegates tasks, and reviews the work of junior level associates.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 7+ years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification and demonstrated experience safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Experience leading by example in a warehouse or distribution center environment, including training, coaching, and supporting team members
• Strong knowledge of distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, loading, and shipping processes
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory systems, RF scanners, and related data-entry tools
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues, prioritize workloads, and support daily workflow to meet productivity and accuracy goals
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, including conducting safety inspections, enforcing procedures, and promoting a safety-focused culture
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across departments and support frontline associates

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

For California job seekers:

Pay Range $23.50-$32.80 Hourly California law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined by a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.

For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.