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Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

 

Verifies incoming merchandise by item, SKU, quantity and pack for accuracy.  Compares to bill of lading and prepares for storage in the distribution center.  Assigns license plates to each pallet and enters information into the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Counts and records number of cartons unloaded from each trailer.
• Opens one case of each item to verify packing and product description.
• Creates license plate for pallets; completes delivery ticket.
• Scans UPC code of each item using radio frequency unit and enters information into the WMS via computer terminal.
• Completes food inspection forms for food items.
• Maintains 0.5% or less variance in receiving accuracy.
• May complete daily production log.
• Meets and maintains safety, quality and productivity standards.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form with distribution center staff, Reorder and Merchandising departments; ability to interpret written information.
• Basic math and reading skills; ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to analyze and research discrepancies
• Ability to use a computer, radio frequency unit, and Cubiscan equipment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Competency to operate pallet jack.

 

EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• Distribution experience preferred.
• Quality check or audit experience preferred.
• Warehouse management system applications experience preferred.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Continuous walking or standing; walking long distances.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling on repetitious basis.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold and changing climatic conditions.
• Exposure to dust, lighting, and noise.
• Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work is conducted around heavy equipment (i.e., tow motors and pallet jacks).

Dollar General is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Available benefit programs include health insurance coverage options, a variety of supplemental programs, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and many more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. This position may also be eligible for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for additional details.

 

 

Dollar General is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

Note: Applications will remain open until a candidate is selected and has accepted.

New Hire Starting Pay Rate: $21.00*

*Eligible for a $0.70/hour shift differential if assigned to weekend shift, and a $1.00/hour shift differential if assigned to second shift.