GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORKER

Dollar General; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring for a warehouse associate at our Seattle area distribution center. You will handle merchandise movements, verify orders, and load shipments while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires basic math, clear communication, and the ability to operate or learn RF units and motorized equipment.

The position supports all warehouse areas as needed and offers a starting pay rate with shift differentials when applicable. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Moves incoming or outgoing merchandise throughout the distribution center by hand, hand truck, or forklift equipment.
• Checks, verifies and audits merchandise to ensure received as ordered and undamaged; enters data into remote data terminal.
• Identifies, separates, labels, and palletizes merchandise onto flats.
• Replenishes pick areas as identified by reports and 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math concepts

Radio Frequency Unit

Motorized movement equipment

Annual certification requirements

High school or equivalent (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Radio Frequency Unit

Motorized equipment operation

Job description

Full Job Description

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.

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 the position supports all areas of the warehouse as needed.

Duties and 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

• 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.
• 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 85 pounds. 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.

Eligible for a $0.70/hour shift differential if assigned to weekend shift, a $1.00/hour shift differential if assigned to second shift, and a $2.00/hour differential if assigned to the freezer department.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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