General Warehouse

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 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 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.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 recordsBasic knowledge of simple math conceptsAbility to use a Radio Frequency UnitAbility to learn basic knowledge of use and operations of motorized merchandise movement equipmentAbility to maintain annual certification requirements EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent preferredExperience working in an automated distribution center preferredExperience with warehouse management systems applications preferredWORKING CONDITIONS:Continuous lifting of merchandise up to 65 pounds on a regular basis, and occasional team lifting of merchandise up to 85lbsContinuous walking, including long distances and up and down stairsMay work at heights up to 30 feet above groundStanding, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and pushing and pulling using hands and/or arms on a repetitive basis above and below the shoulder levelMay work continuously up to 12 hoursExposure to extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noiseDollar General is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Available benefit programs include health insurance coverage options, a variety of supplemental programs, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and many more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. This position may also be eligible for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance. See for additional details.Dollar General is an equal opportunity employer.1