1st Shift Warehouse Package Handler

  • Aldi
  • Joliet, IL
  • time-alarm-solid 02-12-2024

1st Shift Warehouse Package Handler

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Job Description

Our warehouse operations ensure that products are properly received, selected, and delivered to our stores for our ever-growing number of customers to enjoy. On average, our warehouse employees work fewer than 30 hours per week. Our teams are comprised of hardworking, dedicated individuals who work in both ambient and temperature-controlled areas. A thorough and comprehensive training and safety program provide the skills our associates need to be successful.

Responsibilities

  • Select and receive incoming stock efficiently to effectively fulfill orders received from stores.
  • Relocate merchandise throughout the warehouse according to product handling guidelines.
  • Sort, organize, and load merchandise strategically in preparation for shipment and unload incoming shipments from trucks/back-hauls.
  • Perform general cleaning duties to achieve warehouse appearance standards and safety requirements.
  • Participate in taking warehouse inventory counts according to guidelines.
  • Cooperate and interact effectively with peers, suppliers, and warehouse leadership through ongoing communication and exchange of information.
  • Provide input to the warehouse management regarding changes to improve processes.
  • Inspect product, consult with the warehouse management regarding product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
  • Act and decide independently within the delegated area of responsibility.
  • Assist warehouse management in achieving budgeted goals.
  • Perform all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and within company policy and procedures.
  • Follow the ergonomic program according to established procedures.
  • Operate equipment according to safety guidelines in the performance of essential job functions.
  • Notify management regarding product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

  • You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at Aldi.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
  • Perform basic arithmetic equations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Work independently and within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights.
  • Move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product for store deliveries.
  • Sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk throughout the warehouse.
  • Continuously work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments).
  • Safely and properly operate powered industrial equipment.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • PerkSpot National Discount Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
  • Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
  • Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance