Distribution Center Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Distribution Center Associate

Department : Distribution Center

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Reports to : Director of DC Operations

Position Summary : Responsible for projecting and preserving the Family Express “Living Brand” by providing support to employees including drivers and distribution center team members in a clean, safe and friendly environment. To provide our customers with total satisfaction. To serve our community through volunteerism and produce a return on assets which will assure the future prosperity of our employees and our company. To be an ambassador of our “Living Brand” by building relationships with our customers.

Essential Functions :

• 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

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