About the role
Welcome to the Table. At Sur La Table, community, culinary joy, and celebration are at the heart of who we are. From monthly spotlights to the Golden Whisk awards and cooking class perks, our culture blends recognition with hands-on experiences. New team members are welcomed with care and inspired by wellness events, inclusive stories, and a personal touch that makes you feel right at home.
All Shifts Available!
1st shift: Monday - Friday 7am-3pm
2nd shift: Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm
3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday 11pm-7am
Weekend Shift: Saturday/Sunday/Monday 6am-6pm
Position Overview
As a Seasonal Distribution Associate at Sur La Table, you play a key role in getting every order right and every store ready for its customers. Working in our Distribution Center, you’ll pick, pack, and prepare customer orders alongside a team that takes pride in accuracy, quality, and dependability. Success in this role means meeting established target rates per hour while upholding product integrity and quality standards throughout the distribution process. The Seasonal Distribution Associate reports to either a Distribution Supervisor or Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Order Fulfillment & Quality
- Pick, pack, and process customer orders accurately and within established target rates per hour
- Perform quality control checks throughout the fulfillment process to ensure product integrity meets Sur La Table standards prior to shipment
- Accountable for meeting quality and productivity standards
Inventory & Receiving
- Receive, inspect, and stage incoming merchandise, verifying quantities and identifying damaged or non-conforming product
- Replenish and organize inventory throughout the distribution center to support efficient picking and packing operations
- Operate RF scanning devices and pallet jacks to move, locate, and track inventory
- Participate in cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain accurate stock records
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures; immediately report hazards, near misses, and workplace incidents to a supervisor
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards
- Accurately record time worked in accordance with Sur La Table policy
- Consistently follows all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Team & Operational Support
- Routinely work in cross-functional roles to assist in meeting daily productivity goals, particularly during peak volume periods
- Perform all required procedures and documentation in a safe and efficient manner to maintain the highest quality finished product to our customers
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Growth Opportunities
Seasonal Distribution Associates who demonstrate strong performance have opportunities to grow into equipment-certified roles, including forklift certification, as well as lead and supervisory positions within the Distribution Center.
Physical Requirements
- 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
Qualifications & Experience
- Prior distribution experience preferred
- Experience with warehouse management systems and hand-held devices preferred
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
- Basic math calculations for selecting, counting, and checking work
- Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation
- 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
- Must be at least 18 years old
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.
CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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