Shipping Loader -Second Shift

Dollar Tree

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Safely loads trailers with merchandise in saleable condition to be delivered to individual stores in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Requirements

• None
• Four to six months Retail Distribution Center or Warehouse Environment preferred.
• Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• These tasks required the ability to repetitively lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 60 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.
• Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
• Works hard, is enthusiastic and keen to succeed. Initiates action and makes decisions.
• Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Is able to cope with changing demands or objectives.
• Has the necessary hand and motor skills to perform the essential work activities.
• Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
• Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
• Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and objectives and is effective at managing time/priorities.
• Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.

Responsibilities

• Loads trailers while maintaining Family Dollar safety policies to avoid personal injuries and property damage.
• Stacks merchandise high and tight to ensure stability of freight and make use of all available space on trailer.
• Achieves set standards (engineered or productivity) on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Places freight in a manner that is balanced and minimizes opportunity for damage during transport.
• Keeps store freight separated by placing plastic sheeting between orders as determined by batch light and load diagram.
• Ensures freight is loaded so that appropriate space is left at end of trailer, determining when overflow is necessary.
• Checks boxes and labels to ensure merchandise is not damaged and that it is going to the correct store.
• Works as a team to prevent production downtime due to overloading or merchandise being left on the extender.
• Loads non-conveyable merchandise at appropriate time and in store order.
• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Shipping department.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed