Warehouse Associate - 5am - Dry Picker

Quality Custom Distribution; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Quality Custom Distribution is hiring a Dry Picker in Seattle, WA to accurately select and prepare dry goods orders using a voice-directed system. This hands-on warehouse role requires attention to quality, safe equipment operation, and consistent productivity on a 10-hour shift.

You’ll use a Vocollect headset, operate pallet jacks and stand-up forklifts, inspect for damage, and stack pallets for delivery while maintaining food-safety and warehouse procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with voice-directed picking systems or Vocollect devices.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Attention to product quality and packaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Use a voice-directed headset to accurately select products and build orders.
• Operate pallet jacks, stand‑up forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Inspect products for damage and correct packaging before completing orders.
• Stack, wrap, label, and stage pallets for delivery.
• Meet accuracy and productivity targets during a 10‑hour shift.

Skills

Voice-directed picking

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Quality inspection

Job description

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.

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 favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.

Dry Picker – Seattle, WA

What You’ll Do:

You’ll accurately select and prepare dry‑goods orders for delivery to QCD customers using a voice‑directed picking system. 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
• 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 organized work area while following food‑safety and warehouse procedures
• Follow all safety requirements and promptly report equipment, product, or workplace concerns

The Schedule & Setting:

• Full‑time position beginning at 5:00 a.m.
• Four‑day, 10‑hour schedule
• This is a fully on‑site warehouse position
• Work is performed in a physically active, production‑based environment
• 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 programs. 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 - prioritizing 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 programs. 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 - prioritizing 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.

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