GENERAL WAREHOUSE - PERISHABLE

Dollar General; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a General Warehouse Worker (Perishable) to handle merchandise efficiently and accurately in the distribution center. You will move items by hand or forklift, verify shipments, label and palletize, replenish pick zones, and load outgoing goods while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Key duties include auditing incoming and outgoing merchandise, using RFU devices, and collaborating with supervisors to resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in automated distribution centers preferred.
• Experience with warehouse management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move merchandise within the distribution center by hand, hand truck, or forklift.
• Verify received merchandise and enter data into the system.
• Identify, label, and palletize merchandise.
• Replenish pick areas as needed.
• Fill orders from stores and load into trailers.
• Report damages or vendor issues to supervisor.
• Maintain safety, productivity, and quality standards.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math concepts

Radio Frequency Unit (RFU)

Motorized equipment operation

Annual certification requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in automated distribution center

Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)

Tools

Warehouse management system (WMS)

Job description

Job Description

The General Warehouse Worker (Perishable) 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 supervisors 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 downstairs.
• 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 dust and noise.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold, including freezers, coolers and refrigerators for long periods of time.

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

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.