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Materials & Distribution Associate

Plainfield, IN · On-site

$27/hr

Materials & Distribution Associate Description - Job Summary 5 days a week on-site This role is responsible for a wide range of inventory control tasks, including shipping, receiving, maintaining ...

Hp

Materials & Distribution Associate

Plainfield, IN · On-site

$27/hr

Materials & Distribution Associate Description - Job Summary On-site 5 days per week This role is responsible for a wide range of inventory control tasks, including shipping, receiving, maintaining ...

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How much do materials distribution jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for materials distribution in the United States is $84,642.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a materials distribution job?

Materials distribution jobs involve managing the movement, storage, and delivery of materials within a company or between organizations. Workers in this field ensure that supplies, parts, or finished products are received, stored, tracked, and dispatched efficiently and accurately. These roles are critical in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail, helping maintain smooth operations by keeping inventory organized and accessible. Typical responsibilities may include inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and coordinating with suppliers or internal departments.

What are some common challenges faced in a materials distribution role, and how can they be managed effectively?

Materials Distribution professionals often encounter challenges such as managing inventory accuracy, coordinating timely deliveries, and addressing supply chain disruptions. Effective communication with suppliers and internal teams, utilizing inventory management systems, and maintaining organized storage areas are essential strategies for overcoming these issues. Additionally, staying adaptable and proactive in problem-solving helps ensure materials are distributed efficiently and operations run smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a materials distribution specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Materials Distribution Specialist, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of inventory management, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcoding tools, and material handling equipment is typically required. Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are vital soft skills for coordinating with various departments and ensuring efficient workflow. These skills and qualifications are crucial for maintaining accurate inventory, minimizing errors, and supporting smooth supply chain operations.

What is the difference between Materials Distribution vs Materials Handling?

AspectMaterials DistributionMaterials Handling
Primary FocusDistributing materials to various locations or departments within a facilityMoving, storing, and controlling materials during the manufacturing or storage process
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plantsWarehouses, factories, shipping areas
Common CertificationsForklift certification, OSHA safety trainingForklift certification, OSHA safety training
Employer UsageLogistics companies, manufacturing firmsManufacturers, warehouses, logistics providers

Materials Distribution primarily involves the allocation and delivery of materials within a facility, ensuring the right items reach the correct departments or locations. Materials Handling focuses on the physical movement, storage, and management of materials during production or storage processes. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, their core responsibilities differ in scope and purpose.

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Infographic showing various Materials Distribution job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,642 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

Clerk Materials Distribution

St. Joseph's Healthcare System

Wayne, NJ • On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Materials Distribution Clerk is responsible for receiving, storing and distributing inventory and non inventory supplies. Performs inventories, issues equipment, materials, supplies to departments via picking, packing, delivery and restocking, Performs data entry, and general warehouse duties. The job duties affect direct patient care through the completion of tasks which allows others to provide direct care.

Qualifications

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and two years of basic technical or occupationally-specific training in automated inventory control and work related experience. Work requires the ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Valid driver's license required, as well as compliance with Qualifications to drive a health system vehicle. Required compliance with all policies outlined in the SJHS Fleet Management & Safety Program.

About Us

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

  • Competitive salary*
  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
  • 403b retirement plan options with company match**
  • Health & Wellness*
  • Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • PTO, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • LTD : Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance Options
  • Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

** 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc." The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph's University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women's health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph's University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession's highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 20261110
  • Job Category Support Services
  • Posting Date 07/22/2026, 01:52 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Day
  • Locations St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center 1270-P-DISTRIBUTION (SJRMC) 1271-W-DISTRIBUTION (SJW) (On-site)
  • Hourly Salary Range 20.20 - 27.26

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