Distribution Associate

Distribution Associate

Location: McHenry, IL
Schedule: 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Pay Range: $18 - $20

Tired of the same old warehouse routine where your biggest thrill is watching the forklift beep in reverse? Well, buckle up — because at Medela , we’re on a mission to turn science into care to nurture health for generations , and we need a Distribution Associate with a sense of purpose, positivity, and a can-do attitude.

As a Distribution Associate at Medela, you’ll join a team that believes in putting people first — whether it’s the families we serve or the teammates we high-five after a smooth shipment. You’ll help keep our products moving from the warehouse floor to the moms, babies, and hospitals that depend on us every single day. Translation: your work really matters .

As a Distribution Associate , here’s what will make you shine:

• 1–2 years of warehouse or distribution experience

• Confidence operating a forklift (bonus points if you make it look easy)

• Comfortable using pallet jacks, hand carts, and scanners

• Skilled at product replenishment, data entry, and inventory tracking

• Excellent attendance — because showing up is half the battle

• A true team player who knows teamwork isn’t just a buzzword

• Thrives in a warehouse that values humor, hustle, and helping hands

And because even the best Distribution Associate deserves a life outside the warehouse , Medela offers a seriously generous package:

• A PTO plan that’ll make your vacation dreams come true

• 14 paid holidays (yes, fourteen!)

• Comprehensive health insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (we are a family-focused company, after all)

• Plus, a money purchase plan that adds even more to your future

At Medela, we don’t just move products — we move with purpose. We’re a global leader in health and wellness solutions, but our warehouse in McHenry runs on community, care, and coffee. So if you’re ready to be the next great Distribution Associate in a company that values heart as much as hustle, we want to meet you.

Don’t wait — great opportunities don’t stay on the shelf forever! Click below to fill out our quick, 3-minute application and join Medela as our next superstar Distribution Associate.

This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the functions of this position.

We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.

At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and well-being through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions.

Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level, and witness the direct impact your work has on our company’s success.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

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