Job Description Responsible for receiving and/or shipping merchandise at the Distribution Centers. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Responsibilities
- Checks in, unloads, and receives all freight for trucks.
- Verifies quantity, checks receiver against shipping bills.
- Date-mark incoming freight to assure proper rotation of merchandise.
- Operates power equipment including highlift, riding jacks.
- Maintains proper number of load locks for each trailer.
- Places merchandise in storage area in designated places.
- Pulls orders for stores from list and transports merchandise to shipping area.
- Loads merchandise into proper truck.
- Maintains sanitary conditions in the warehouse by sweeping, mopping, and general clean up.
- Follows established safety procedures.
- Follows all rules of the department, company, union, and State and Federal laws.
Qualifications
- Must be able to work in a warehouse environment that includes climatic temperature changes subsequent to no air conditioning in summer and low volume heat in the winter. Temperature ranges in the Perishables warehouse are between -20 and 55 degrees in a controlled environment.
- Must be able to work in cold and humid environment on continual basis.
- Must pass company required physical, physical strength testing and drug testing by designated company physicians and laboratories.
- Must be able to work days, nights, or evenings on all days of the week including weekends and holidays.
- Required to perform at least the minimum acceptable levels of performance of Engineered Labor Standards.
- Must be able to work 8 or 10-hour schedule as assigned.
- Must be able to lift 100 pounds infrequently, 50 pounds frequently, and 30 pounds repeatedly.
About Us Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family! About the Team To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor. Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates. Health & Well-being Benefits:
- Health care benefits
- Paid time off such as vacation
- Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits:
- Participation in a retirement plan, subject to certain eligibility requirements
- Group term life insurance, if eligible
- Associate discounts
Growth and Development Benefits:
- Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
- Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career
We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!