1st Shift Warehouse Package Handler

  • Aldi
  • Aurora, IL
  • time-alarm-solid 02-01-2024

1st Shift Warehouse Package Handler

Job Type: Part-Time

Starting Wage: $21.00 per hour

Job Description

Our warehouse operations ensure that products are properly received, selected, and delivered to our stores for our ever-growing number of customers to enjoy. Our warehouse employees work less than 30 hours per week in both ambient and temperature-controlled areas. Thorough training and a safety program provide the skills our associates need to be successful.

Responsibilities

  • Select and receive incoming stock efficiently to effectively fulfill orders received from stores.
  • Relocate merchandise throughout the warehouse according to product handling guidelines.
  • Sort, organize, and strategically load merchandise in preparation for shipment and unload incoming shipment from trucks/back-hauls.
  • Perform general cleaning duties to achieve warehouse appearance standards and safety requirements.
  • Participate in warehouse inventory counts according to guidelines.
  • Cooperate and interact effectively with peers, suppliers, and warehouse leadership through ongoing communication and exchange of information.
  • Provide input to the warehouse management regarding changes to improve processes.
  • Inspect product, consult with warehouse management regarding product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
  • Act and make decisions independently within the delegated area of responsibility.
  • Assist warehouse management in achieving budgeted goals.
  • Perform all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and within company policy and procedures.
  • Follow the ergonomic program according to established procedures.
  • Operate equipment according to safety guidelines in the performance of essential job functions.
  • Notify management regarding product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

ALDI Acts Competencies:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI.
  • Acts conscientiously, collaborates and cooperates with the team, demonstrates a positive attitude and resilience, drives for success, and organizes and executes with efficiency.

Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic equations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, work independently, and within a team environment.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently required to lift and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights.
  • Frequently move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare products for store deliveries.
  • Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk throughout the warehouse.
  • Continuously work in varying temperatures, hot and cold, and ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan.
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • PerkSpot National Discount Program.
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays.
  • Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay.
  • Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance.

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.