Shipping Utility

Dollar Tree

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Keeps a free flow of merchandise through the LTL line.

Requirements

• None
• Four to six months Retail Distribution Center or Warehouse Environment preferred.
• Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• These tasks required the ability to continuously lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds and rarely lift and move up to 80 pounds.
• The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
• Works hard, is enthusiastic and keen to succeed. Initiates action and makes decisions.
• Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Is able to cope with changing demands or objectives.
• Has the necessary hand and motor skills to perform the essential work activities.
• Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
• Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
• Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
• Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.
• Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and objectives and is effective at managing time/priorities.
• Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.
• Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Understands customers’ expectations and utilizes that knowledge to continuously improve products and services. Makes decisions and takes action with end users in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results. Prioritizes work appropriately and ensures that the most important tasks are completed expediently. Anticipates barriers to progress and takes appropriate action without waiting for direction. Follows through to ensure that tasks are completed with a sense of urgency. Drives self and others for results, and looks for opportunities to increase effectiveness and reduce costs.
• Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and interacts positively with others. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all communication and resolves conflicts in a cooperative manner. Presents ideas articulately and persuasively in both formal and informal settings.
• Uses sound judgment and common sense to make competent, timely and effective decisions. Gathers and analyzes relevant information and takes appropriate action. Uses knowledge and experience to understand issues and chooses the best course of action. Looks beyond the initial/surface problems to identify root causes. Takes accountability for decisions, actions and results.
• Understands how businesses work and keeps up with trends affecting current job and the organization as a whole. Demonstrates the skills and expertise needed for success and is thorough, accurate and efficient while performing all job functions. Learns quickly and analyzes successes and failure to enhance job performance.
• Develops effective relationships and works cooperatively as part of a team. Builds rapport easily and relates well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization. Involves others in setting objectives and making decisions. Willingly shares resources and information with other team members. Defines success in terms of the whole team and recognizes the contributions of others.

Responsibilities

• Delivers freight in a timely manner to correct trailers.
• Scans all freight missed; turns in scan gun every half hour.
• Delivers all freight to various locations including late freight, free astrays and Repack merchandise as priority.
• Puts all cardboard and returned merchandise is designated place.
• Records on the appropriate form any deviations from normal merchandise that comes down LTL line – double labels, late merchandise, no labels or bad labels.
• Separates merchandise/cases by lane number.
• Places free astray merchandise on a pallet to be separated by the following shift.
• Ensures all trashcans are empty.
• Ensures totes are picked off shipping dock.
• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Shipping department.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees