DC Associate - Pulling Team

DC Associate - Pulling Team

The Opportunity Join our Distribution Center team as a DC Associate - Pulling Team and play a key role in ensuring customer orders are accurately selected, processed, and prepared for shipment. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and are committed to maintaining productivity and quality standards. As part of Rio Grande’s distribution operation, you will help ensure that customers receive the products they need on time and in excellent condition.

What You'll Do

• Pull and pick customer orders accurately using pick tickets, scanners, or warehouse management systems.
• Locate and retrieve jewelry components, supplies, and related merchandise from designated warehouse locations.
• Verify product descriptions, quantities, and item numbers to ensure order accuracy.
• Organize, sort, and stage completed orders for packing and shipping.
• Replenish inventory and maintain organized picking locations as needed.
• Follow established productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Conduct inventory counts and assist with cycle count activities when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, and operational concerns to the Pulling Team Lead.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to achieve daily fulfillment goals.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, security protocols, and metal-free environment requirements.

What You'll Need

• Previous warehouse, order picking, pulling, or distribution center experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, pick tickets, and warehouse documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and handheld scanner experience preferred.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while following direction from the Pulling Team Lead.

Work Environment/Schedule

• Onsite Distribution Center (DC) position
• Metal-free work environment
• Fast-paced warehouse setting supporting jewelry supply fulfillment operations
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Requires adherence to all security and inventory control procedures
• Full-Time (FT) Monday – Friday
• Reports To: Pulling Team Lead

Why Rio?

• Stable full-time employment
• Monday-Friday schedule with weekends off
• Team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Ability to contribute directly to customer satisfaction and operational success

For more information about us please visit: www.riogrande.com

Rio Grande is a Metal Free environment within our operations areas.

At Rio Grande, our employees are the heart of our more than 80-year legacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our culture is guided by our 3R principles: Respect, Responsibility, and Results. We believe in a bias to action mindset that turns ideas into outcomes and in empowering employees to take initiative, grow through continuous learning, and making meaningful impacts every day. Recognized as a 2025 Platinum Award Family Friendly Business, we promote a work-life balance, clear expectations, and a supportive environment, including quality benefits, robust wellness resources, and an onsite fitness facility. Through our employee recognition and community involvement, we celebrate individuality, foster belonging, and ensure every voice is valued. A career at Rio Grande offers more than a job. You’ll join a workplace where your contributions matter and your growth is supported. Your work will help shape the future of the company and support our customers and industry.

Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.

The Reward:

Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30+ hours a week) associates that includes:

• Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays
• Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site gym and company wellness program
• Bereavement leave
• Employee discounts at Rio Grande
• Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment
• Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits

Our associates strive for joint accountability. We work together for the success of our stakeholders, and we provide a thoughtful, fun, and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within.

The Company:

Established in 1944, Rio Grande, a Berkshire-Hathaway manufacturer/distributor, has thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our guiding principles, The 3 R’s, Respect, Responsibility and Results, on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment. Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility, with covered parking, Rio Grande has sales, marketing, supply chain, IT and administrative offices, a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 items, and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components - both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die and electronics/mechanical assembly.