Warehouse Associate

SSA Group, LLC • Dallas, TX

11d • $15

About The Position

SSA at the Dallas Zoo is hiring a Warehouse Associate. This role focuses on receiving food deliveries and other packages, allocating food products to restaurants and outside carts, and delivering items to different locations while following FIFO (first in, first out) practices. The associate performs daily warehouse duties under the direction of the Warehouse Management Team and helps ensure Food & Beverage locations are stocked and their daily requisitions are filled. The role also supports inventory control, bulk storage, supply distribution, and a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

The position reports to Warehouse Supervisor(s) and Food Service Operations Manager(s). Previous experience is not required, and applicants from all education backgrounds are eligible. The role may require varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, together with the ability to be organized.
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, personable, professional, upbeat, energetic, and takes initiative.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes weighing 10–35 pounds as needed, including lifting and performing the role's stated functions.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• No previous experience required.
• All education backgrounds eligible.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily warehouse duties under the direction of the Warehouse Management Team.
• Work with Food & Beverage locations to ensure they are properly stocked and fill daily requisitions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow established procedures for cataloging, inventory control, bulk storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies, and assist in maintaining the supply system.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and distributing supplies and equipment in large, centralized warehousing operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and across units.
• Focus on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
• Lead by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts, apply knowledge of those efforts in business operations, and provide opportunities to teach unit staff as needed.
• Engage with SSA/unit community efforts through engagement activities and opportunities to give back.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay Program providing access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal plan and employee discounts at applicable locations.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Tuition discount through a partnership college.
• Up to 8 hours of bereavement leave.
• Holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed