General Warehouse - 1st & 3rd shift

General Warehouse: 1st shift - Monday through Friday - 7AM - 3:30PM
3rd shift - Monday through Thursday - 8PM - 6:30AM (4x10s)


General Summary:

Provides production and quality support to the Bulk operation through processing damages, performing bust out and housekeeping duties as assigned in order to maintain a consistent workflow.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Ensures the work areas are properly supplied for the next shift in order to minimize downtime.
2. Performs housekeeping duties throughout the shift.
3. Removes and processes damaged merchandise and returns stray cases to the correct pick slots in order to assist Order Fillers in maintaining quality standards.
4. Breaks down master cases in FDS pack and loads cardboard in required time frame.
5. Flips cases so that the barcode is showing properly before being scanned in order to improve sorter efficiency.
6. Completes daily P.I.T. checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and reports any defect to management and/or maintenance.
7. Operates P.I.T. equipment in a safe manner.
8. Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
9. Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Bulk department.
10. Follows all Company policies and procedures.
11. All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: None
Experience: None
Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. These tasks required the ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 80 pounds. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation. May be required to operate P.I.T. equipment. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.
Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a non-climate controlled Distribution or Warehouse atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used. Team Member may also be exposed to or work in a restricted space, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.
Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.

Critical Skills
Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
Physically Capable: Has the necessary hand and motor skills needed to perform essential work activities.
Quality Conscious: Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.
Strong Organization Skills: Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and objectives and is effective at managing time/priorities.


Organizational Competencies:

A competency is a characteristic of a Team Member that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of company goals and objectives. Organizational Competencies are the behaviors, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Team Members that have a significant impact on Family Dollar’s organizational results.

Customer Focus: Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Understands customers’ expectations and utilizes that knowledge to continuously improve products and services. Makes decisions and takes action with end users in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external customers and gains their trust and respect.
Results Driven: Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results. Prioritizes work appropriately and ensures that the most important tasks are completed expediently. Anticipates barriers to progress and takes appropriate action without waiting for direction. Follows through to ensure that tasks are completed with a sense of urgency. Drives self and others for results, and looks for opportunities to increase effectiveness and reduce costs.
Communication Skills: Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and interacts positively with others. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all communication and resolves conflicts in a cooperative manner. Presents ideas articulately and persuasively in both formal and informal settings.
Problem Solving/Decision Making: Uses sound judgment and common sense to make competent, timely and effective decisions. Gathers and analyzes relevant information and takes appropriate action. Uses knowledge and experience to understand issues and chooses the best course of action. Looks beyond the initial/surface problems to identify root causes. Takes accountability for decisions, actions and results.
Job Knowledge: Understands how businesses work and keeps up with trends affecting current job and the organization as a whole. Demonstrates the skills and expertise needed for success and is thorough, accurate and efficient while performing all job functions. Learns quickly and analyzes successes and failure to enhance job performance.
Relationship Management: Develops effective relationships and works cooperatively as part of a team. Builds rapport easily and relates well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization. Involves others in setting objectives and making decisions. Willingly shares resources and information with other team members. Defines success in terms of the whole team and recognizes the contributions of others.

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.