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# Distribution Center Worker I - 1st Shift at Phoenix Contact

- **Company:** Phoenix Contact
- **Location:** Middletown, PA
- **Posted:** 2026-05-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/phoenixcontact/jobs/7734877003

## Job description

Job Summary

The Distribution Center Worker I position supports the daily operations of the Distribution Center by performing essential tasks related to receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. This entry-level role is focused on executing assigned duties accurately and efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.

## Responsibilities

- Perform general distribution center tasks including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping
- Assist with unloading and loading trucks
- Use warehouse management systems (WMS) to process incoming and outgoing goods
- Inspect incoming products for quantity and part number accuracy
- Distribute products to designated storage areas (ASRS, conventional)
- Follow WMS instructions at workstations to complete tasks
- Pick and pack customer orders with attention to detail
- Prepare shipments according to WMS directions and shipping guidelines
- Operate hand trucks and other equipment (training provided)
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow safety procedures and company policies
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager

## Qualifications

- High school diploma or G.E.D. required
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn WMS
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Willingness to follow instructions and learn new processes
- Commitment to safety and customer satisfaction

Essential Job Functions

- Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work flexible hours/overtime when necessary, including weekends
- Must be extremely professional, ethical, and customer-focused
- Regular and on-time attendance

## Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance, and more!

## #LI-AF1

#LI-Onsite Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.

## About Phoenix Contact

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Phoenix Contact is a global market leader in electrical and automation technology, developing products and solutions for connecting, distributing, and controlling power and data flows to enable a sustainable, electrified world.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned since 1923)
- **Headquarters**: Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- **Founded**: 1923
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (family-owned since inception)

## Core Business
- Primary industries: Industrial automation, energy, infrastructure, factory automation, process automation, e-mobility, renewable energies
- Target customers: B2B – industrial manufacturers, utility companies, infrastructure operators, OEMs, system integrators (40,000+ U.S. customers across nearly every industry)
- Mission: "Together, we are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation" – guided by the vision of the All Electric Society, optimizing the entire energy flow from generation to consumption

## Products & Services
- **Industrial Components and Electronics**: A wide range of connectors, terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, surge protection, and signal conditioners for industrial control cabinets.
- **Device Connectors**: Plug-and-play connection solutions for field devices, sensors, actuators, and data interfaces (e.g., M12, RJ45, circular connectors).
- **Industry Management and Automation**: PLCs, I/O systems, industrial Ethernet switches, controllers, safety technology, and software for automation and networking.
- **Solutions for E-Mobility**: Charging infrastructure, connectors, and energy management for electric vehicle charging stations.
- **Engineering Services and Software**: Project planning tools, configuration software, and digital twin solutions for automation design.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private family-owned company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – €3.0 billion in 2024 (global)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; family-owned and self-financed. Partners include a global network of authorized distributors and 50+ international sales subsidiaries.
- **Growth Signals**: Employs 22,000 people worldwide (2025); 1,000+ employees in the U.S. (800 at Harrisburg HQ); over 100,000 unique part numbers; 70+ U.S. patents; strong focus on All Electric Society, electrification, and renewable energy trends. U.S. headquarters near Harrisburg, PA serves as manufacturing and logistics hub for the Americas.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market Leadership**: Global market leader in electrical and automation technology, with 100+ years of brand trust.
- **Product Breadth**: Over 100,000 part numbers across three main business fields, offering complete solutions for industrial connectivity and automation.
- **Vertical Integration**: In-house manufacturing across multiple countries with varying levels of vertical integration, enabling quality control and supply chain resilience.
- **Sustainability Focus**: Clear corporate purpose tied to the All Electric Society and climate neutrality; products designed to help customers reduce energy consumption and emissions.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Independent, long-term decision-making without pressure from external investors; strong culture of trust, innovation, and partnership.

## Strategic Focus
- Driving the All Electric Society vision by optimizing energy flow from generation to consumption through electrification, networking, and automation.
- Expanding solutions for renewable energy, e-mobility, and smart infrastructure.
- Continued investment in sustainability across the value chain: development, manufacturing, logistics.
- Strengthening local production (e.g., U.S. manufacturing and distribution center in Harrisburg) to serve regional customers faster and more sustainably.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on mutual appreciation, trust, innovation, and partnership. Family-owned values with a medium-sized company feel despite being a global player. The purpose statement ("Together, we are creating a sustainable world") drives daily work.
- **Work Environment**: Modern U.S. campus near Harrisburg, PA features an onsite café, fitness center (with personal trainers), walking trail, game room, and a Functional Health & Wellbeing Center providing medical care on-site (very rare benefit). The workplace promotes work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
- **Benefits (U.S.)**:
  - Tuition reimbursement (80% for continuing education)
  - Parental leave: 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 10 weeks paternity leave
  - 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one
  - 15 vacation days + 10 personal days annually, plus a one-week shutdown in December
  - Individualized training plans and career development progression paths
  - Onsite training led by top vendors and industry experts
- **Entry-Level Opportunities**: Diverse entry-level roles available, including apprenticeships and direct hires.
- **Global Presence**: Opportunity to work across 100+ countries with 22,000 passionate, technology-focused colleagues.

## Sources
1. [Phoenix Contact Careers Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company/careers)
2. [Phoenix Contact Company Page (USA)](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company)
3. [Phoenix Contact Group Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-be/company/phoenix-contact-group)
4. [Phoenix Contact USA Corporate Media Kit (August 2025)](https://assets.phoenixcontact.com/file/eec3ee46-b8e3-4118-b2a2-4c58e0bc01c4/media/original?US_Phoenix-Contact-corporate-media-kit_August-2025_20250805_008335.pdf)
5. [Phoenix Contact Culture & Attitude Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company/our-culture-and-attitude)

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