1st Shift General Warehouse Associate

Family Dollar; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 2,686,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A reputable retail company seeks an Entry Level Warehouse Associate in Maquoketa, Iowa. This full-time position involves loading trailers with merchandise safely and efficiently for delivery to stores. Candidates should be physically capable, with a good understanding of safety procedures. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts. Shift work and overtime may be required, making reliability and teamwork crucial.

Qualifications

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Experience in Retail Distribution Center or Warehouse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely loads trailers with merchandise to stores.
• Stacks merchandise to ensure stability of freight.
• Maintains safety policies to avoid injuries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Dynamic work ethic

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Job description

Overview

Safely loads trailers with merchandise in saleable condition to be delivered to individual stores in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Schedule

7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Wage

$19.50

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Loads trailers while maintaining Family Dollar safety policies to avoid personal injuries and property damage.
• Stacks merchandise high and tight to ensure stability of freight and make use of all available space on trailer.
• Achieves set standards (engineered or productivity) on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Places freight in a manner that is balanced and minimizes opportunity for damage during transport.
• Keeps store freight separated by placing plastic sheeting between orders as determined by batch light and load diagram.
• Ensures freight is loaded so that appropriate space is left at end of trailer, determining when overflow is necessary.
• Checks boxes and labels to ensure merchandise is not damaged and that it is going to the correct store.
• Works as a team to prevent production downtime due to overloading or merchandise being left on the extender.
• Loads non-conveyable merchandise at appropriate time and in store order.
• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Shipping department.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Education: None
• Experience: Four to six months Retail Distribution Center or Warehouse Environment preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires the ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 60 pounds. Adequate fitness level to meet demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.
• Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a partially climate‑controlled atmosphere; outside weather conditions affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used. May also be exposed to or work in a restricted space, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.
• Availability: Shift work and willingness to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.

Critical Skills

• Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co‑workers and management team.
• Dynamic: Works hard, is enthusiastic and keen to succeed. Initiates action and makes decisions.
• Flexible: Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Is able to cope with changing demands or objectives.
• Physically Capable: Has the necessary hand and motor skills to perform the essential work activities.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
• Quality Conscious: Commits to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures work is correct.
• Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
• Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Aware of personal responsibility in safety.
• Strong Organization Skills: Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and priorities and manages time/priorities.
• Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.

Organizational Competencies

• Customer Focus: Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Results Driven: Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results.
• Communication Skills: Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making: Uses sound judgment and common sense to make competent, timely and effective decisions.
• Job Knowledge: Understands how businesses work and keeps up with trends affecting current job.
• Relationship Management: Develops effective relationships and works cooperatively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts, 401(k), annual merit increases, parental leaves.
• DailyPay, and emotional well‑being plan.

Location

302 Family Dollar Pkwy, Maquoketa, Iowa 52060

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Retail