Distribution Associate

About Us

Nexus Brands Group is the market leader in tattoo, pet grooming and beauty industries. We strive to support our professional customers who are fully committed to the lifestyle and sharing their craft to customers and enthusiasts across the globe. Nexus Brands Group represents a family of authentic brands and businesses that offer industry leading products, innovation, and service to help professionals share and perform their passion to the highest level possible.

Nature’s Specialties products are recognized in the Grooming industry as premium products and are used by many competitive groomers. Nature's Specialties products have been used on "Animal Planet's" reality TV show series "Groomer Has It", the CBS TV "Great American Dog", Intergroom, WPA, Fun in the Sun, and others. Our product line continues to expand into new marketplaces around the world.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for accurately picking, packing, shipping, and preparing wholesale orders for distribution while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The ideal candidate has experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks and is comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse setting. This role plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed, palletized, wrapped, and shipped on time while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

This position is non-exempt and paying $19.00 an hour. What you’ll be doing Operate forklifts safely to move, load, unload, and store products within the warehouse. Pick and prepare wholesale customer orders accurately according to order specifications. Pack products securely to ensure safe transportation and delivery.

Process and stage outgoing shipments for carriers and freight companies. Build, palletize, and organize orders for shipment. Wrap pallets manually and operate pallet wrapping machines to secure loads for transport. Use manual and electric pallet jacks to move inventory and orders throughout the facility. Verify product quantities, item numbers, and shipment accuracy before dispatch.

Assist with receiving, unloading, and storing incoming inventory. Maintain inventory organization and warehouse cleanliness. Follow company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines. Perform routine equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns. Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to meet daily productivity goals.

Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values. The duties listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Is this role for you?

Previous warehouse, distribution center, or shipping and receiving experience preferred. Forklift certification or the ability to become certified. Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and pallet wrapping equipment. Ability to read pick tickets, shipping documents, and warehouse labels. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic math and inventory counting skills. Dependable attendance and strong work ethic. Ability to show up and be on time to scheduled shifts. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday.

Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures. Comfortable operating warehouse equipment for extended periods.

Preferred Skills

Experience with RF scanners or warehouse management systems (WMS). Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures. Experience handling wholesale, retail, or e-commerce order fulfillment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. What’s in it for me? We constantly strive to provide our team members with an optimal workplace.

We believe that your work should be rewarding. Below are just a few of the benefits our Company offers our team members: Friendly and supportive culture with team member appreciation events Open-door policy Health and welfare benefits Pet discount program Supplemental insurance options including long and short-term disability and EAP 401k with company match Paid time off in addition to paid holidays Employee Referral Program Continuous training and growth opportunities Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact us directly.

Nexus Brands Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Nexus Brands Group complies with applicable disability and reasonable accommodation laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and team members with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their position, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.