Distribution Center Technician
Position Type:
- Full-Time
- Employees generally work for 30-35 hours every week
- At the beginning of employment, individuals can expect to earn $23.75 per hour
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities must be fulfilled and duties carried out, regardless of whether or not accommodations are needed.
- Ensuring the received stock is selected in a timely and competent manner to meet retail demands.
- The transfer of merchandise in the warehouse is carried out adhering to product handling regulations.
- Methodically prepares merchandise for dispatch by organizing and classifying them, and receives incoming shipments from trucks or back-hauls by unloading them.
- Carries out general cleaning duties designed to meet the aesthetic requirements of the warehouse and to enhance its overall appearance.
- Executes stocktaking of warehouses, following the prescribed regulations.
- Effective cooperation and interaction with peers, suppliers, and warehouse leadership is achieved through frequent exchanges of information and open lines of communication.
- Presents insights to warehouse management on improving logistics procedures.
- Inspects articles, talks with warehouse managers about product value, possible hazards, and cleanliness issues.
- Acts and resolves concerns without external influence or intervention within the given realm of authority.
- Assists in meeting the financial goals set by warehouse management.
- Carries out all allocated tasks with accuracy, proficiency, and conformity to established company policies and regulations.
- Implements the ergonomic program in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.
- Performs job activities while prioritizing safety protocols and operating equipment.
- Reports any problems pertaining to product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues to the management.
- Tasks outside of original job description.
Job Qualifications:
Display adaptability by remaining flexible and responsive in the face of changing circumstances without compromising on quality or standards.
- The minimum age requirement for a job at ALDI is 18 years
- Demonstrates conscientiousness by ensuring the quality, genuineness, and protection of both their own and their colleagues' work and its impact on the stores.
- Supports team-led initiatives: Encourages and works towards the implementation of team-driven projects.
- Maintains Composure and Grace Under Pressure: Stays calm and collected when faced with high-pressure situations and challenges, responding to adversity in a professional and composed manner.
- Maximize Efficiency: Utilizes every available resource efficiently to produce excellent outcomes. Takes proactive measures that conform to the standards and policies of ALDI, ensuring that all efforts are focused on achieving the best possible results.
- Expert Executor: Proficiently plans and implements strategies, maintains an orderly workflow, and adheres to ALDI policies that optimize the warehouse's efficiency, both individually and collaboratively.
Job specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Accurately interpreting and utilizing the guidelines and protocols of a firm is paramount.
- Remarkable verbal and written proficiency.
- Skill in executing elementary mathematical equations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Exhibits precision and complies with orders.
- Skilled at adapting to various work situations that require independent work or teamwork.
Education and Experience:
- The preferred educational achievement for this position is a High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting and placing items that weigh up to 45 pounds on pallets at different levels is a routine task.
- Frequently move merchandise from the storage area and prepare it for shipment to retail locations.
- Warehouse employees must be able to carry out tasks such as sitting, standing, bending, reaching, gripping, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and walking frequently.
- The role demands the ability to work effectively in environments with divergent temperatures, either extreme heat or freezing cold, encompassing exposure to outdoor conditions and refrigeration units.
- One should possess the aptitude to control heavy-duty machinery with safety and proficiency.
At ALDI, employees can take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package and a generous salary, ensuring that they are well compensated for their work:
- 401(k) Plan
- Matching contributions encourage employees to save for retirement and can help them reach their savings goals faster
- An EAP gives employees access to confidential counseling services that can help them address and manage personal and workplace issues
- With PerkSpot, members can receive up to 25% off on purchases from their favorite retailers
In addition to this, entitled workers are given:
- The benefits of having medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance are visible in the financial security it provides to individuals and their families, as unexpected medical expenses can cause significant financial strain
- Considerable Leave of Absence & 7 Paid National Holidays
- Employees Can Take Paid Parental Leave with 100% Pay for Six Weeks
- A new benefit allows caregivers to take up to two weeks of paid leave without experiencing any loss of income
- Long-term disability insurance provides coverage for a longer period of time, typically until retirement age
- Life insurance is often taken out as part of a wider financial or retirement plan, and can help provide security and peace of mind for your family
- Voluntary term life insurance is not mandatory and is completely optional for employees
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