Family Express · 1 week ago
Distribution Center Associate
Valparaiso,IN,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFamily Express is a company dedicated to providing excellent service and community support. They are seeking a Distribution Center Associate to assist in loading and unloading freight, preparing trucks for routes, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment while promoting the company's brand values.
Food and BeverageRetail
Responsibilities
Load and unload freight, empty containers, and various products including milk, sandwiches, bread, general merchandise, etc. from and to the Perishable and Dry Goods trucks
Prepare the perishable trucks for their route. This includes removing and loading empty containers
Receive in product, count it and compare to the appropriate invoice. Inform accounting of the results
Move product to the appropriate storage area
Pick product to fulfill specific store orders and do it in an efficient and accurate manner
Stage the product accordingly and load it onto a truck
Be able to be certified with a valid fork lift operating license
Clean the dock and floor area on a daily basis
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and Director of Human Resources
Immediately report all mechanical problems with any equipment
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have reliable transportation
Must pass all competency tests
High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent
Requires organizational skills, a good work ethic and ability to work well with others as a team member
Obtain the necessary training to be licensed to operate a forklift and electronic pallet jack
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Ability to read and decipher pick invoices
Ability to add and subtract numbers
Be able to comply with all Family Express policies and procedures
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, reach, climb, balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Work Environment: Must have flexibility to work all shifts, all days of the week, when necessary. Ability to work in face paced, organized, positive environment. Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures. Exposure to cleaning solvents
Preferred
High school diploma or 2 year college degree
Company
Family Express
Our Vision To be the finest small chain of convenience stores and fueling centers in the world.
Founded in 1975
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clifton Dillman
Chief Information Officer
G
Gus Olympidis
Executive
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