GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORKER

Dollar General; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a warehouse associate to support all areas of the distribution center. You will move merchandise, verify orders, label and palletize items, and replenish pick zones while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include processing inbound/outbound goods, data entry, and assisting with problem resolution with supervisors. The role requires physical fitness and ability to operate warehouse equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to communicate with co-workers, understand directions, and respond to management inquiries.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Move merchandise throughout the distribution center by hand, hand truck, or forklift.
• Check, verify, and audit merchandise to ensure correct, undamaged items and data entry.
• Identify, label, and palletize merchandise onto pallets.
• Replenish pick areas as needed based on reports and requests.
• Fill orders from stores by moving merchandise from pick to conveyor.
• Load outgoing merchandise into trailer via conveyor or truck.
• Report damages and vendor issues to supervisor and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Communication

Math basics

RF Unit

Motorized equipment

Certification upkeep

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Job Description

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 & Responsibilities

• 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.

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

EXPERIENCE And/or EDUCATION

• 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.

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.

About The Team

Dollar General is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Available benefit programs include health insurance coverage options, a variety of supplemental programs, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and many more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for additional details.