Warehouse Associate – Loader

HD Supply

Warehouse Associate assisting with distribution center tasks like shipping and receiving. Operating equipment and maintaining inventory control in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeHayward • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating material handling equipment and performing inventory control functions within a distribution center. Maintains safety standards while efficiently managing the movement and verification of products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Material Handling Equipment OperationInventory Control FunctionsOrder ProcessingQuality VerificationSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementOrder FulfillmentPallet BuildingProduct InspectionStaging and Loading

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Specialized Skills Training/Certification

Industry Keywords

Distribution CenterCase PickShippingReceivingReturns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works in multiple departments within a distribution center, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment
Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility
Uses material handling equipment to locate and deliver products, supplies, and equipment to designated areas
Assists with staging and loading orders into trucks for customer delivery
Verifies quantity and quality of incoming products from vendors and distribution centers
Uses packing list information to collect items for customer orders, including building and wrapping pallets of products
Examines and inspects stock items for wear and defects and notifies management of inventory issues
Returns misplaced products to proper storage areas
Maintains a clean working environment in accordance with company safety policies
Performs inventory control functions as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience working in multiple departments in a distribution center
Previous experience operating material handling equipment
Ability to understand written material
HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred
Specialized skills training/certification may be required
Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical (with Prescription drug coverage)
Dental and vision plans
Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
401(K) with company match
Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
Paid Sick Time
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Whole Life insurance
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance