1st shift (7am - 3pm) Seasonal Distribution Associate (Sur La Table)

Cscgeneration 2
Brownsburg, IN
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with prior distribution experience and a comfort with fast-paced warehouse environments, this mid-level role emphasizes productivity and quality standards in a climate-uncontrolled setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior distribution experience and adaptability to dynamic warehouse settings
    — “Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
  • Individuals who value customer focus and can maintain high attention to detail
    — “Focus on the Customer: You inspire and delight your customers.

Things to consider

  • The role involves physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally
    — “Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 35 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Candidates must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed
    — “Able to work overtime and weekends as business dictates

How to stand out

  • Emphasize prior distribution experience and familiarity with warehouse systems in your resume
    — “Prior distribution experience preferred
  • Highlight your ability to maintain product integrity and quality standards in your application
    — “Ensure accurate orders, meeting set target rates per hour, and ensuring product integrity and quality standards are met
  • Demonstrate your communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally during interviews
    — “Routinely work in cross functional roles to assist in meeting daily productivity goals
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Met quality and productivity standards
  • Assisted in meeting daily productivity goals
Typical background
Prior distribution experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Order FulfillmentQuality ControlMaterial HandlingWarehouse Equipment OperationTimekeepingCustomer Service

Preferred

Warehouse Management SystemsHand-held Device Operation

Stack & domain

Warehouse Management SystemsHand-held DeviceCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingDistributionWarehouseRetail

About the role

Original posting from Cscgeneration 2 via Lever

With over 59 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food. 

The Seasonal Distribution Associate contributes to the success of Sur La Table by ensuring accurate orders, meeting set target rates per hour, and ensuring product integrity and quality standards are met throughout the distribution process.  The Seasonal Distribution Associate reports to either a Distribution Supervisor or Operations Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform all required procedures and documentation in a safe and efficient manner to maintain the highest quality finished product to our customers
  • Accountable for meeting quality and productivity standards
  • Routinely work in cross functional roles to assist in meeting daily productivity goals
  • General housekeeping, maintenance and organization of work area
  • Record time worked, accurately and according to SLT policy
  • Consistently follows all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with employees, customers, and vendors
  • Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
  • Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation
  • Able to work overtime and weekends as business dictates
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 35 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crouch in order to retrieve and/or replenish merchandise
  • Ability to ascend and descend stairs in order to retrieve and/or move merchandise
  • Ability to learn and operate general warehouse equipment (RF, Pallet Jack)
  • Ability to perform duties in an environment that is not climate controlled and will be exposed to dust, odors and noise

Experience and Required Qualifications:

  • Prior distribution experience preferred
  • Experience with warehouse management systems and hand-held device preferred
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
  • Basic math calculations for selecting, counting, and checking work
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Focus on the Customer: You inspire and delight your customers.
  • Be Genuine: Your communication style is respectful, effective and sincere.
  • Make the Right Call: You effectively blend knowledge, experience, wisdom & decisive action.
  • Take Ownership: You are committed, responsible and provide solutions.
  • Achieve Results: You meet and exceed goals and expectations.

This job description represents a summary of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.  

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.  

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Washington state applicants only: If you believe that this job posting does not comply with applicable Washington state law, please notify us by sending an email to WACandidates@cscshared.com. 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.

Source: Cscgeneration 2 careers (Lever)

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