Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for local deliveries, loading and unloading materials, assisting in the warehouse and ensuring the efficient flow of products within our distribution center.

Driving and Safety responsibilities

By:

• Adhere strictly to traffic laws and regulations at all times while operating delivery vehicles.
• Maintain safe driving speeds, use turn signals appropriately, and observe all traffic signs and signals.
• Exercise caution when driving in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or fog.
• Adjust driving speed and following distance to maintain control of the vehicle and reduce the risk of accidents.
• Ensure the safety of customers and pedestrians during deliveries by practicing safe parking and unloading procedures.
• Watch for children, pets, and other obstacles when maneuvering in residential areas.
• Report any safety concerns, near misses, or incidents to your supervisor immediately.
• Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities such as vehicle inspections and safety training.
• Properly secure cargo inside delivery vehicles to prevent shifting or falling during transit. Use appropriate restraints, straps, and packing materials as needed to ensure the stability and safety of the load.

Assist Supervisor/Store Manager in the delivery and movement of products

By:

• Maintain professional relationships with store and warehouse personnel.
• Stocking bulk items, shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise as directed.
• Assist with unloading and receiving of incoming products, including utilizing the RF gun to receive incoming orders into inventory.
• Driving a forklift in a safe and responsible manner.
• Keeping inside and outside areas neat, clean and orderly.
• Handling items with care so as to avoid damage.
• Maintain proper handling procedures for loading of customer purchases.
• Providing the timely and safe delivery of customer purchases to the directed location.
• Maintaining the utmost respect for all company and customer property.

Provide friendly and efficient customer service

By:

• Greeting customers and offering assistance.
• Assisting customers in carrying out and loading purchases.
• Utilizing radio system in a timely and professional manner.
• Continually gain an acute awareness of product information in all locations.
• Assembling customer purchases as requested.
• Dispensing propane where applicable.
• Demonstrating an accurate knowledge of the proper handling of soils, chemicals and fertilizers.
• Obtaining on-going knowledge and abilities with our POS system.

In-store logistics

By:

• Ability to take direction from Store Managers and Warehouse Supervisors.
• Actively developing a familiarity with essential driving routes and directions.
• Accurately pull transfers from the originating locations and separating them based on intended destination (transfer to another store/delivery).
• Accurately input transfer items into POS in order to have proper paperwork for any and all items leaving the originating location.

Support overall team effort

By:

• Wearing appropriate uniforms, footwear, and presenting an overall neat and tidy

appearance in accordance with Agway’s dress code policy.

• Using provided safety gear and proper lifting methods.

Join our team as a Material Handler to play a crucial role in the smooth operation of our distribution center. Apply now to be part of a dynamic work environment where your skills are valued and opportunities for growth are available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 1 year
• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Dennis, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person