Warehouse Associate - 3pm - Warming Room

Quality Custom Distribution; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is seeking a Warming Room Warehouse Associate in Seattle, WA. This full-time, on-site role uses a voice-directed picking system to accurately select products for delivery in a temperature-controlled warming room.

You will operate electric pallet jacks and stand-up forklifts, inspect products, stack pallets, and maintain safety and accuracy throughout a 10-hour shift. The position requires physical effort and availability for 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• 1+ year warehouse experience preferred.
• Voice-picking experience preferred.
• Experience operating pallet jacks or forklifts preferred.
• Basic reading and math skills to verify orders.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a 10-hour shift.
• Availability for 3:00 p.m. shift, including nights, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Use a voice-directed headset to accurately select products and build orders.
• Work in a temperature-controlled warming room throughout the shift.
• Operate electric pallet jacks, stand-up forklifts, and related equipment safely.
• Inspect products for damage and correct packaging before completion.
• Stack, wrap, label, and stage pallets for delivery; maintain cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Voice picking

Equipment operation

Reading & math

Physical fitness

Shift availability

Tools

Vocollect headset

Electric pallet jacks

Stand-up forklift

Job description

ABOUT QCD:
Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation.

Description:
ABOUT QCD:
Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centres, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non‑profit, the GSF Foundation.
At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favourite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.

Warming Room Warehouse Associate - Seattle, WA

What You’ll Do:You'll accurately select and prepare products for delivery to QCD customers using a voice‑directed picking system while working in a temperature‑controlled warming room. This is a hands‑on warehouse role that requires close attention to product quality, safe equipment operation, and consistent productivity throughout a physically active 10‑hour shift.

In This Role, You’ll:

• Use a Vocollect voice‑directed headset to accurately select products and build customer orders
• Work throughout the shift in a temperature‑controlled warming room environment
• Operate electric pallet jacks, stand‑up forklifts, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect products for damage, quality concerns, and correct packaging before completing orders
• Stack, wrap, label, and stage completed pallets for delivery
• Meet established accuracy and productivity expectations throughout the shift
• Lift, carry, and move products weighing up to 50 pounds in a physically active warehouse environment
• Maintain a clean and organised work area while following food‑safety and warehouse safety procedures

What You’ll Bring:

• At least one year of general warehouse experience preferred
• Previous order‑selection or voice‑picking experience preferred
• Experience operating electric pallet jacks, stand‑up forklifts, or similar material‑handling equipment preferred
• Basic reading and math skills needed to verify products, quantities, labels, and order information
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds throughout a 10‑hour shift
• Availability to work the scheduled 3:00 p.m. shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operationally needed

The Schedule & Setting:

• Full‑time position beginning at 3:00 p.m.
• Four‑day, 10‑hour schedule
• This is a fully on‑site warehouse position
• Work is performed in a temperature‑controlled warming room and other designated warehouse areas
• Nights, weekends, and holidays may be included in the regular schedule
• Overtime is required when operational needs arise, which may extend the scheduled shift

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay Range (Base Pay): $25.07 per hour
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD Disability, Employee Assistance Program EAP, Legal, Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

Why Join Us:

We’re not just in the business of distribution - we’re in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team’s progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry‑level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programmes. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout theGolden State Foodsfamily of companies.

At QCD, our people‑first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values‑driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritising people first and giving back to our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

WHY JOIN US

We’re not just in the business of distribution - we’re in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team’s progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry‑level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programmes. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout theGolden State Foodsfamily of companies.

At QCD, our people‑first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values‑driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritising people first and giving back to our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.