Freight Operations Associate

Dollar General is hiring for Freight Operations Associate The Freight Operations Associate at Dollar General is responsible for efficiently and safely handling the movement of goods in the distribution center. This role ensures the timely, accurate receipt, and storage of merchandise to maintain the company's inventory and fulfill customer needs. The Freight Operations Associate also assists with unloading inbound trailers, loading outbound shipments, and organizing products in the warehouse. Key Responsibilities: Freight Handling: • Use forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyors to transfer products on and off incoming and outgoing trailers. • Guarantee the proper care and positioning of items for storage or distribution to retail locations. • Undertake the categorization, marking, and meticulous tracking of goods. Inventory Management: • Confirm the counting, organizing, and storing of products according to designated warehouse placements. • Track and verify shipments, damages, and returns to maintain the precision of inventory records. Safety and Compliance: • Maintain safety standards to prevent hazards in the workplace. • Abide by prescribed guidelines when using warehouse machinery and tools to prevent harm and maintain the quality of stored goods. • Comply with all organizational procedures, such as the suitable treatment of fragile or dangerous contents. Efficiency: • Maintain productivity levels by efficiently completing assigned responsibilities in a timely manner. • Participate in initiatives dedicated to refining warehouse processes in order to enhance operational efficiency. Collaboration: • Maintain coordination with other freight handlers, warehouse team members, and supervisors to ensure the warehouse operates without any disruptions. • Share feedback and address any issues or delays with supervisors as needed. Required Qualifications: • Meeting the educational requirement involves having a high school diploma or its equivalent. • Experience in warehouse or freight management is considered an asset but not obligatory. • Provided training will enable individuals to operate warehouse machinery effectively. • Intense focus on particulars and a strong dedication to correctness. • Demonstrates the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly and sustain long periods of standing. • Superior interpersonal communication skills and adeptness at functioning within a team-oriented structure. Work Environment: • The warehouse environment may present opportunities for workers to encounter different temperature ranges. • Flexible scheduling includes both full-time and part-time options. About Company: Dollar General Corporation is a prominent American discount retailer, headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Founded in 1939 by J.L. Turner and Cal Turner, the company has grown to become one of the largest discount retailers in the U.S., with thousands of stores across the country. Dollar General serves as a convenient and cost-effective shopping destination for customers, offering a wide range of everyday essentials, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, home goods, and seasonal items, all at competitive prices. The company's mission is to serve others, which reflects in their dedication to providing affordable, high-quality products to communities, especially in rural and under-served areas where access to affordable retail options may be limited. Dollar General aims to make shopping easy and accessible by placing its stores within close proximity to its customers, ensuring that the majority of its shoppers can reach a store within a few miles of their homes. Dollar General operates under a straightforward business model, which focuses on minimizing costs to pass on savings to its customers. The stores are relatively small, typically around 7,400 square feet, which allows them to be located in various communities, including small towns and rural areas that other large retailers may overlook. In addition to offering popular national brands, Dollar General emphasizes its own private-label brands, helping to keep prices low while maintaining a high standard of quality. The company's product categories include food, snacks, household items, personal care, apparel, and basic consumables. Dollar General has effectively expanded its operations in recent years through the rapid establishment of new stores. With a presence in 47 states, the company currently manages over 18,000 stores as of 2023. This extensive reach showcases Dollar General's role as a crucial retail hub for millions of Americans seeking affordable options for essential goods. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation stands as a testament to Dollar General's unwavering support for the communities it operates in, especially in the crucial areas of literacy and education improvement across America. The company employs tens of thousands of workers and offers various career opportunities in both its retail locations and distribution centers. Dollar General's continued expansion and focus on customer satisfaction, convenience, and affordability have made it a leader in the discount retail sector. Apply Job!