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AMain Hobbies

Sells radio-control cars, planes and parts online

Distribution Center Associate

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/28/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Charlotte, NC, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentPicking & Packing

About the job

Requirements
  • Prior related experience is helpful but not required.
  • Basic reading, writing, oral communication, and arithmetic skills are required.
  • Computer literacy, including knowledge of Excel, Word, email, and the internet, and the ability to learn new software applications are required.
  • Must correctly identify and match inventory part numbers at a fast pace.
  • Remote-control car, helicopter, or airplane knowledge is helpful but not necessary.
  • Must be able to work approximately 40 hours per week.
  • Must be able to walk and stand regularly on hard surfaces; push and pull orders, shipping, and restock carts; use manual dexterity; and regularly reach, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, sit, and stretch throughout the day.
  • Must be able to work regularly in hot or cold temperature conditions, frequently lift or move 40 pounds, sometimes continuously for short periods, and frequently climb or balance on ladders.
  • Must occasionally maneuver heavy materials using a pallet jack or hand truck and maintain tools and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
  • Must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to work in a moderate-noise environment.
Responsibilities
  • Pull and double-check customer orders accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Restock incoming inventory in the correct warehouse locations and maintain overstock areas.
  • Prioritize customer orders for shipment the same day when received before noon, or within 24 hours of receipt.
  • Apply the company’s core values in daily duties.
  • Receive and apply direction from the Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Center Supervisor, and Distribution Center Shift Lead.
  • Recognize, document, and alert the Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Center Supervisor, or Distribution Center Shift Lead to issues or concerns.
  • Report injuries to the Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Center Supervisor, or Distribution Center Shift Lead within 24 hours of the event.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures, giving special attention to safety regulations.
  • Immediately report safety issues to the Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Center Supervisor, or Distribution Center Shift Lead.
  • Communicate ideas for improved organization and workflow, and suggestions, verbally or in writing, to the Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Center Supervisor, or Distribution Center Shift Lead.
  • Perform other duties as required by the Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Center Supervisor, or Distribution Center Shift Lead.
  • As needed, pack and ship customer orders efficiently, accurately, and on time.
  • As needed, receive incoming inventory, unpack boxes, and correctly check and scan items against invoices.
  • Integrate new inventory stock using current organizational procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Remote-control car, helicopter, or airplane knowledge is helpful but not necessary.
  • Prior related experience is helpful in all areas.

About the company

AMain Hobbies sells radio-control cars, trucks, airplanes, helicopters and drones online, along with the batteries, chargers, tires and repair parts that hobbyists use to race, fly and fix them. It carries brands such as Traxxas, Arrma and Team Associated and organizes spare parts by vehicle model so buyers can find the right fit. Orders placed on its website or by phone ship from warehouses in Chico, California, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Its parent group, AMain Sports and Hobbies, also sells bicycles and gear through Performance Bicycle and owns the HobbyTown hobby store chain. AMain Hobbies was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Chico, California.

Company Size

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Chico, CA

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Medical coverage is employer-paid: AMain's careers page says it covers 100% of a medical plan for its employees.
  • Paid time off grows with tenure: AMain starts it at 18 days yearly, rising after three, five and 10 years.
  • Texas store jobs are growing: AMain's HobbyTown posted roles in July 2026 for Spring, first of three new Houston-area stores.

What critics are saying

  • Copywriting is slated for restructuring: a July 2026 AMain posting tasks a director with splitting that department into two teams.
  • One Chico warehouse opening requires weekends: the part-time job averages 28 hours weekly and starts at $19 hourly.
  • HobbyTown jobs vary by owner: most of the chain's stores are franchises run by independent owners rather than AMain.

What makes AMain Hobbies unique

  • AMain also supplies other hobby shops: its AMain Distributing arm wholesales over 400 radio-control, toy and hobby brands.
  • AMain runs its own race tracks: its Chico program, including Silver Dollar RC Raceway, holds races three days a week.
  • AMain grew out of software work: its founder started the store as a project to learn to build e-commerce sites.

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