Distribution Associate Jobs in Federal Way, WA (NOW HIRING)

Description

ABOUT QCD:
Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation.
At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.​

Warehouse Lead - Seattle, WA

What You'll Do:

You'll work alongside warehouse associates while helping the supervisor coordinate daily production, staffing, training, and product flow. This is a hands-on lead position that supports order selection, receiving, loading, inventory management, sanitation, and other warehouse functions across multiple temperature zones.

About QCD:

Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation. 

At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.

In This Role, You'll:

• Work alongside the team performing order selection, receiving, loading, unloading, putaways, inventory control, and sanitation duties as operationally needed

• Lead pre-shift meetings and, under a supervisor's direction, help assign work and coordinate staffing based on planned case volume

• Train and retrain associates on warehouse procedures, including voice-directed selection, first-in-first-out product rotation, expiration-date requirements, receiving, loading, and equipment operation

• Monitor and audit selection, receiving, loading, unloading, putaways, inventory, sanitation, and other warehouse processes, correcting immediate deficiencies and escalating concerns when appropriate

• Support daily production goals by monitoring workflow, coaching associates, and communicating staffing, equipment, inventory, and performance concerns to management

• Operate and train associates on approved material-handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, scrubbers, and scissor lifts

• Use email and the JDA warehouse management system to support inventory, receiving, shipping, and other operational needs

• Coordinate incoming trucks to support timely unloading while maintaining required sanitation standards for work areas, equipment, trailers, and the building

What You'll Bring:

• At least one year of warehouse lead experience preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience demonstrating the ability to perform the role

• Experience operating electric pallet jacks, stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and other required material-handling equipment; current forklift and reach-truck certification required

• Experience training employees, communicating expectations, providing real-time coaching, and making sound day-to-day decisions

• Basic reading, math, email, and warehouse-system skills needed to manage product, inventory, workflow, and operational communication

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, visually inspect products, and repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift

The Schedule & Setting:

• Full-time, fully on-site warehouse position

• Shift assignment may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs

• Must be available to arrive before the assigned team and remain through completion of shift-closing responsibilities

• Overtime may be required when operational needs arise

• Work is performed across multiple temperature zones, including cooler areas between 34°F and 36°F and freezer areas between 0°F and -10°F

• This is a working lead role that requires regular time on the warehouse floor and the ability to complete any assigned warehouse function

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay Range (Base Pay): $28.77 per hour

• Weekly pay (every Friday)

• Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD Disability, Employee Assistance Program EAP, Legal, Pet Insurance

• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

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Why Join Us:

We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies.

At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

WHY JOIN US
We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. ​​ As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies.
At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.
QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.