GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORKER - PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTION CENTER in WEST SACRAMENTO, CA

Dollar General Distribution Center Job

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.

Job Details

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. 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 dust and noise. Exposure to extreme heat and cold, including freezers, coolers and refrigerators for long periods of time.

*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 Display Pay Rate *New Hire Starting Pay Rate: 20.00