GENERAL WAREHOUSE

Dollar General; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a General Warehouse Worker to handle merchandise efficiently in the distribution center. You will move items by hand or forklift, verify accuracy, and prepare orders for stores while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role requires basic math, ability to operate RF units, learn warehouse systems, and maintain certification. You will collaborate with supervisors to resolve issues and support all areas of warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to interact with co-workers and management.
• Basic math concepts for counting and verifying merchandise.
• Ability to learn RF unit operation and warehouse equipment basics.
• Must maintain annual certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Move merchandise within the distribution center by hand, hand truck, or forklift.
• Check and audit items to ensure correct orders and condition; log data.
• Identify, label, palletize, and prepare items for shipping to stores.
• Replenish pick areas and fulfill store orders from pick slots to conveyors.
• Load outbound goods into trailers and report damages or vendor issues.
• Collaborate with supervisor to resolve discrepancies and ensure safety.
• Meet safety, productivity, and quality standards on all shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math concepts

RF unit operation

Motorized equipment knowledge

Annual certification maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Job Description

The General Warehouse Worker is 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.

Job Responsibility

• 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

• 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.

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 for up to 12 hours.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in an automated distribution center preferred.
• Experience with warehouse management systems applications preferred.

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.