Shipper

Imperial Distributors, Inc.; Quinsigamond Village (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted product store

Food events

Summer food trucks

Bus route access

Job summary

Imperial Distributors, Inc. in Worcester, MA is seeking a dependable Shipper to prepare pallets for loading, wrap pallets, and assist with loading and unloading trailers. You will count pallets, rotate lanes, and maintain safety in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. Previous warehouse experience is helpful but not required; training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow simple instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend short notices and memos.
• Ability to add/subtract and work with basic weights and measures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pallets for loading by store.
• Configure pallets for shipment.
• Load boxes/totes from conveyor onto pallets.
• Shrink wrap pallets for shipping.
• Load completed pallets onto trucks.
• Unload product from shuttle and merge with other items.
• Count and record pallet counts.
• Rotate between shipping lanes as assigned.
• Handle items up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Punctuality

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Shrink wrap machine

Job description

At Imperial, we sell, distribute, and service General Merchandise, Seasonal Products, and Health/Beauty/Wellness Products to our customers. As a Shipper, you will prepare pallets for loading by customer store, use the shrink wrap machine, load and unload trailers using pallet jacks, and load or unload product, boxes or totes onto or off of pallets, skids, or carts.
If you are punctual, team-oriented, committed to safety, enthusiastic and willing to learn, come join us at Imperial!

Schedule: 4 days, 10 hours per day from 8am to 6:30pm, Saturdays required

About Imperial (IDI)

Imperial is a recognized leader in supermarket non-foods distribution and merchandising. For over 85 years, we’ve helped our partners grow smarter and stronger—offering unmatched product selection, customized programs, and expert retail support across health, beauty, wellness, general merchandise categories. IDI supports over 50 regional and independent retail grocery banners with products from major national CPG brands as well as customized private label and seasonal program options.

What sets us apart? Our singular focus is on providing retailers with the value, innovation, and differentiation they need to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.

Our Mission prioritizes people, embraces change, and fosters growth. And ourVisionis to redefine partnership with a lasting impact on our customers, communities, and the industry. At the center of it all is ouramazing team.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Preparation of pallets for loading by store.
• Pallet configuration.
• Load boxes or totes from conveyor onto pallets.
• Shrink wrapping of pallets by store.
• Loading completed pallets on trucks.
• Unloading full cases from shuttle in orderly fashion to merge with other product.
• Count and record pallet counts.
• Rotate between shipping lanes, as assigned.
• The employee will frequently handle/ lift items weighing up to 50 pounds (depends upon line).
• Meets productivity and accuracy standard.
• Other duties and tasks assigned.

Qualification:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills – requiring able to use a log in and password and follow simple instructions.
• Previous experience helpful, one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Why Join Us

• Growth Culture: Opportunities for professional advancement
• Employee Perks: Discounted product store, food events, and summer food trucks
• Conveniently located 150 Blackstone River Rd. Worcester, MA on a Bus Route!

**A full comprehensive job description will be available during the interview process, this is a condensed job posting.

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