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Distribution Center Associate

CompanyUniversity Book Store
LocationMadison
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 10, 2026
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About the Role

Description

Essential Functions:

  1. Unloads trucks by hand and uses material handling equipment to receive incoming merchandise and deliver merchandise to the stores.
  2. Receives merchandise, verifying stock quantities, sizes, and numbers according to company procedures.
  3. Prices merchandise according to pricing copy or invoice, including printing price tags and labeling merchandise.
  4. Stores merchandise in rack locations and retains familiarity with locations for merchandise retrieval.
  5. Loads merchandise into crates for transfer.
  6. Loads truck by hand and uses handcart and material handling equipment.
  7. Develops receiving documents and enters receiving information into computerized inventory system.
  8. Answers inquiries and resolves problems relating to computerized inventory system.
  9. Picks on-line orders.
  10. Packs on-line orders.
  11. Performs all additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Organization and accuracy with attention to detailed information. 
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment including a pallet jack, two-wheel cart, rolling book cart, and conveyor. 
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and 50 pounds intermittently. 
  • A valid Wisconsin driver’s license and good driving record. 
  • Previous shipping and receiving experience.
  • Computer/data entry experience.
Key Skills
Receiving MerchandiseShippingInventory VerificationPricing and LabelingInventory Storage and RetrievalLoading and UnloadingMaterial Handling Equipment OperationOnline Order Picking and PackingInventory DocumentationComputerized Inventory SystemsData EntryProblem ResolutionAttention to DetailOrganizationPhysical LiftingValid Driver’s License
Categories
LogisticsRetailTransportation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Receive, verify, price, label, store, and transfer merchandise using material handling equipment, and maintain receiving records in the computerized inventory system. Pick and pack online orders, load and unload trucks, and respond to inventory system inquiries and problems.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
Not specified
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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