FT Warehouse Associate 3rd shift fresh
About the Company
ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution receives, stores, manages inventory, and ships fresh and non-perishable product throughout the network of local brand stores. Facilities handle a mix of product types, including fresh, frozen, grocery, and health and beauty care items. The team supports the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.
Primary Purpose
As a Warehouse Associate, you will perform distribution center shipping and receiving functions. You will be an essential part of moving product accurately and safely throughout the Distribution Center.
Responsibilities
- Perform any shipping and receiving tasks assigned by supervisor or appropriate designee.
- Complete all documents related to shipping and/or receiving tasks.
- Select and palletize grocery, produce, meat, frozen food, and dairy orders for shipment to retail stores accurately.
- Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform pre-operational check of pallet jacks or forklifts according to company policy.
- Follow good sanitation practices; keep work area clean and free of debris.
- Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting work group or distribution center to maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.
Qualifications
- Certified on powered industrial equipment where applicable.
- Able to use a personal computer for data entry and research purposes.
- Highly motivated self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- High school education.
- Familiarity or experience in a distribution environment.
Preferred Requirements
- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to and including 80 lbs repetitively.
- Ability to meet production standards set by the company.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to read and understand written and numeric product identifiers.
- Must be able to work the needed schedule to perform assigned duties.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (e.g., cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks).