What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Dierbergs Markets, Inc.?
Produce Warehouse Associate
The Warehouse Associate provides support to the Dierbergs stores by handling shipping and receiving tasks, picking timely and accurate orders, and ensuring product quality. You’ll handle a variety of responsibilities including:
- Receive deliveries from vendors: loading and unloading trucks
- Inspect, date and inventory orders received daily
- Operate a forklift and pallet jack
- Work with shipping and receiving reports
- Must be able to understand specifications to determine quality of product
- Check accuracy of orders received
- Inspect forklift and pallet jack daily
- Return unwanted products to vendors
- Organize and distribute products to coolers
- Accurately pick and distribute orders for locations
- Keep work area neat and sanitary
- Follow directions of management and supervisory personnel as instructed and work independently without direct supervision
Why Dierbergs is different
- No late evenings! Work days are typically M/W/Th/F/Su, flexibility is required during holidays and dependent on business needs
- Our culture sets us apart. We’re known for being friendly and customer-focused, as well as for treating each other like family.
- As you learn and grow you will have the support to move into higher-level roles
What you need to succeed
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Basic reading, writing and math skills
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Promptness and dependability
- Able to withstand cool temperatures
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Follow proper lifting techniques as defined by Dierbergs
- Work actions include standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping and squatting
- Work in varied temperatures
What’s in it for you?
- Health and retirement benefits including medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), FSA, and life insurance for full time Associates
- Weekly paychecks – yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
- Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes and more – being a part of our team has its perks with Dierbergs Rewards
- Paid time off provided, including vacation, personal days, and sick days
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to assist in many of life’s challenges, from short-term counseling, legal questions to financial guidance
- Wellness initiatives and volunteer opportunities to keep you healthy, engaged and involved
- Rewards, recognition and appreciation programs and events to spotlight you AND your exceptional talents
- Opportunity to Grow Every Day by building knowledge, supporting growth and creating connections – Let’s GROW!
- Career advancement and growth opportunities through GROWU, our Learning & Development program for current and future Leaders
This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks an Associate in the position may be required to perform