DC Associate
The Associate's primary role will be to work under the DC Management's leadership; following the distribution center's processes and procedures to keep the warehouse running effectively and efficient within their assigned areas so that we are meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients and growing our business. The Associate will need to move at a fast pace and will be standing and working long hours with repetitive movement inside a warehouse environment. The daily tasks of an Associate will vary depending on the area assigned to by management. The Associate can at times use a computer and work with power tools, automated machines, and sensors and/or do manual work to receive, package, fulfill, ship and track the orders depending on assigned area. The Associate will work in a partially climate controlled warehouse environment, in which outside weather conditions can greatly affect the building's temperature. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, understands how to use technology, has keen attention to detail, works well as a team player and in independent situations; and has the ability to quickly adapt to change.
Distribution Center areas:
- Put Away
- Picking-Automated
- Picking-Manual
- Returns
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Stocker
Why Jacent?
- Full Time
- Competitive Pay Range
- Paid time off for Full Time Positions
- 7 Paid Holidays plus 3 Flex Personal Days
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits; company paid short- and long-term disability.
- 401K with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Advancement opportunities
Duties & Responsibilities
- Move products on carts or pallets within the warehouse as directed by Management
- Prepare and label cartons for the order fulfillment team.
- Perform general maintenance and housekeeping.
- Apply labels to product
- Sort returned merchandise
- Assemble product displays
- Fill in for other warehouse positions as needed (picking, packing, shipping and receiving)
- Must meet or exceed productivity and quality standards outlined by the company..
- Interface with Team Leads and Supervisors on a daily basis.
- Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Keen sense of sight with ability to distinguish color and perception of sound are required
- Must be able to communicate issues verbally and display a positive and professional demeanor
- Must possess basic math skills including the ability to multiply, divide, add and subtract.
- Reliable attendance is required and the ability to adhere to assigned work schedule
- Strong attention to details and high standard of quality
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to meet demands of frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, occasional sitting, stooping crouching and on feet for 6 to 12 hours
- Ability to repetitively stand push, move and pull pallets or product and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work a partially climate controlled warehouse environment, in which outside weather conditions greatly affect the building's temperature
- Good hand eye coordination with normal dexterity of hands and fingers with average repetition
- Works well with others and independently and ability to work in and handle a fast-paced work environment
Experience and Credentials
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience requiredac
- Must be 18 or older
- Effective memory skills and ability to follow directions & a strong willingness to learn.
- Willingness to work OT as needed especially in peak season
- Available Monday through Friday with occasional weekends as needed
- Basic computer skills and knowledge
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
- Must be 18 or older
- Reliable attendance and adherence to assigned work schedule
- Willingness to work overtime, especially during peak season
- Available Monday through Friday with occasional weekends as needed
- Basic computer skills and ability to use warehouse technology
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Ability to stand/walk, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch for 6 to 12 hours
- Ability to repetitively push, move, pull pallets or product and lift up to 50 pounds
- Keen sense of sight (color distinction) and perception of sound
- Ability to follow directions, effective memory skills, and willingness to learn
- Ability to operate or work around power tools, automated machines, and sensors
Jacent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jacent and has not been reviewed or approved by Jacent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is available to eligible full‑time employees. This indicates tangible retirement support within the standard package for those roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — An Employee Assistance Program is offered, and some roles include mileage, travel‑time, and cell‑phone reimbursement alongside paid training. These provisions provide practical, day‑to‑day support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time postings describe paid time off, holidays, and personal days as part of the package. These time‑off elements reflect a conventional baseline for eligible positions.
Jacent Insights
What We Do
We Make Retail Easier. Jacent creates and procures shopper-inspired products, delivers legendary merchandising service and drives stellar results for our customers. Product Development & Procurement: We create, source and distribute more than 3,500 impulse products directly to 14,000 retail stores as well as sell via wholesale and online channels across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Vertically Integrated Solution: We handle it all from product development to in-store management. We solve problems. Armed with customer-specific strategic merchandising plans, our merchandising team places the products in store and then manages the re-ordering and re-stocking to drive your sales. Legendary Merchandising Service: In addition to our vertically integrated impulse business, our merchandising team also offers retail insights and services, such as merchandising of clients’ products, audits and more to help stores run at peak efficiency.
Why Work With Us
At Jacent, our people are what makes us special and makes us the #1 impulse merchandising company in North America. We are looking for individuals that align with our culture pillars of We Always Play Offense, We Are Solutions Oriented, We Deliver Legendary Service, We Act With Integrity And Courage, and We Are Stronger Together.
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