Cherry/Order Picker - Walton, KY

Dollar General; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support the distribution center operations in Walton, KY. You will handle merchandise movement, palletizing, and loading/unloading activities, while maintaining accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires ability to operate RF devices and basic warehouse equipment, with a preference for prior DC experience. Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with warehouse management systems are valued.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in communication with coworkers and management.
• Ability to perform basic math
• Familiarity with RF terminals and warehouse equipment is preferred.
• Experience in automated distribution centers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move merchandise within the distribution center by hand, hand truck, or forklift.
• Verify received merchandise against orders and document discrepancies.
• Identify, label, and palletize items for storage or shipment.
• Replenish pick areas and fulfill store orders.
• Load outbound merchandise into trailers or trucks.
• Report damages and vendor issues to supervisor.
• Collaborate with supervisor to resolve problems and discrepancies.
• Maintain safety, productivity, and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math concepts

Radio Frequency Unit usage

Motorized equipment operation

Certification maintenance

Experience with automated DCs

Experience with WMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio Frequency Unit

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Motorized merchandise movement equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Details General Summary:

Responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the warehouse facility. General warehouse duties occur within the assigned area of warehouse operations, but position supports all areas of the warehouse as needed.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Moves incoming or outgoing merchandise throughout the distribution center by hand, hand truck, or forklift equipment.
• Checks, verifies and audits merchandise to ensure that ordered merchandise has been received and that merchandise is as ordered and not damaged or defective; enters data into remote data terminal.
• Identifies, separates, labels, and palletizes merchandise onto flats.
• Replenishes pick areas as identified by replenishment reports and various requests for merchandise.
• Fills merchandise orders from stores by selecting and moving merchandise from pick slot to conveyor.
• Loads outgoing merchandise from conveyor and/or four-wheel truck into trailer.
• Reports damages and/or vendor compliance issues to supervisor.
• Partners with supervisor to resolve problems or discrepancies.
• Meets safety, productivity and quality standards.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Communication skills sufficient to communicate with co-workers; to understand and provide directions; to respond to management inquiries; and to make entries on reports and records
• Basic knowledge of simple math concepts
• Ability to use a Radio Frequency Unit
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of use and operations of motorized merchandise movement equipment
• Ability to maintain annual certification requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience working in an automated distribution center preferred
• Experience with warehouse management systems applications preferred Working Conditions
• Continuous lifting of merchandise up to 65 pounds on a regular basis, and occasional team lifting of merchandise up to 85lbs
• Continuous walking, including long distances and up and down stairs
• May work at heights up to 30 feet above ground
• Standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and pushing and pulling using hands and/or arms on a repetitive basis above and below the shoulder level
• May work continuously up to 12 hours
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise

About Us

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.