Warehouse Material Handler

Job Summary of Warehouse Material Handler:

Join the Aldi team as a Warehouse Material Handler and play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of our distribution centers. Your duties will include receiving shipments, organizing shelf stock, and keeping the warehouse clean and in order. You'll need to be highly detail-oriented, quick on your feet, and committed to working alongside your colleagues to succeed in this job.

To work as a Warehouse Material Handler at Aldi, one must be responsible for a range of tasks, including unloading shipments and maintaining organized shelves with stocked products. Additionally, rotation of products to ensure freshness is critical, as is performing accurate inventory counts with compliance to all safety policies. A collaborative approach with team members and clear communication with superiors will contribute towards an efficient workplace environment.

Responsibilities of Warehouse Material Handler:

Regardless of the requirement for adjustments, the responsibilities must be fulfilled.

• The ability to select and receive incoming inventory in a timely and efficient manner is critical in the retail industry.
• Follows the product handling protocols while transferring products within the warehouse.
• Merchandise is sorted, arranged, and loaded with a strategic approach in mind to prepare it for shipping, and the incoming shipment from trucks/back-hauls is offloaded efficiently.
• Performs day-to-day cleaning activities to achieve safety requirements and presentable warehouse appearance.
• Engages in inventory counts of the warehouse in compliance with the established directives.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration and positive interaction by consistently communicating and exchanging vital information with peers, suppliers, and warehouse leadership.
• Proposes process enhancements to warehouse management to improve workflow.
• Analyzes product quality, sanitation conditions, and possible safety issues in the warehouse by liaising with the management.
• Weighs in and resolves issues independently within the assigned realm.
• Helps warehouse management attain their financial targets.
• Accomplishes each designated duty with exactitude, effectiveness, and compliance with prescribed corporate policies and protocols.
• Conforms to the established guidelines while implementing the ergonomic program.
• Executes essential work functions with equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Raises concerns about product safety, sanitation, and quality with management.
• Under the Other duties as assigned clause, an employee may be required to work on a project outside of their usual scope of work.

Qualification of Warehouse Material Handler:

• Candidates for this job at ALDI must be over the age of 18 to be considered for employment
• Showing concern for the quality, safety, and integrity of one's work demonstrates conscientiousness and consideration for the impact it may have on the store and others.
• Demonstrates commitment to team goals: Exhibits a steadfast commitment to team objectives, working tirelessly to ensure that they are met through effective communication, collaboration, and coordination of efforts.
• Shows Persistence and Determination Toward Goals: Maintains the motivation and focus necessary to achieve and sustain peak performance, even when faced with challenging obstacles.
• Striving for Advancement: Displays remarkable performance by seizing opportunities and implementing proactive measures that comply with the practices and protocols of ALDI. Pursues excellence and relentlessly overcomes obstacles to elevate accomplishments.
• Supports Overall Productivity: Boosts productivity levels and ensures efficient operations in the warehouse by making timely decisions, staying organized, and adhering to ALDI's protocols, actively supporting team members in achieving work efficiency.
• Competency in comprehending and putting into practice organizational policies and procedures.
• Proficient in conveying thoughts and ideas through oral and written language.
• Basic arithmetic competence encompasses the capability to solve simple mathematical problems involving the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers.
• Pays meticulous attention to particulars and adheres to directives.
• Possessing the skill to function autonomously while being a team player.
• The desired educational background is a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Physical Requirements of Warehouse Material Handler:

• It's common for the work to require the lifting and placement of objects weighing up to 45 pounds onto pallets that are positioned at different levels.
• Persistently move items from warehouse stock to make them prepared for shipment to various stores.
• Repeatedly required to keep still or be on the move, contort, stretch, cling to, give force, drag, lift, transport, and perambulate across the entirety of the stockroom.
• Meet obligations that necessitate being able to operate effectively within environments where temperatures are unstable, fluctuating from extreme heat to bone-chilling cold, be it inside or outside, and even in refrigerated or frozen spaces.
• Proficiency to safely and effectively control mechanically-driven equipment used in diverse industries.

Benefits of Warehouse Material Handler:

• 401(k) Plan
• An employer match in a 401(k) plan is when a company contributes money to the plan on behalf of its employees. This contribution is usually based on a percentage of the employees salary, up to a certain amount
• The Worker Support Program (WSP) is an initiative offered to employees that provides access to various resources designed to promote their well-being, including mental and emotional health services
• PerkSpot is a popular and widely used national discount program that provides members with exclusive discounts across various industries and categories
• The insurance coverage for medical, prescription, dental and vision services provides a comprehensive solution to ensure individuals and families have access to essential health services
• Employees at this organization are fortunate to enjoy a generous amount of vacation time each year, which provides them with ample opportunities to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. They can take time off from work to explore new destinations, pursue personal hobbies, or simply unwind from the stresses of the job
• More and more savvy employers are catching on to the importance of creating family-friendly workplaces, as evidenced by generous policies such as six weeks of paid parental leave at full salary
• Paid leave for caregivers for a maximum of 14 days now offered
• Long-term disability insurance is designed to provide coverage for extended periods when an individual is unable to work due to a chronic illness or injury
• When choosing life insurance, it important to consider factors such as your age, health status, and the amount of coverage you need to ensure your family is financially protected in the event of your death
• Another advantage is that voluntary term life insurance policies are portable, meaning that they can be maintained even if the policyholder changes jobs

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