Freight Processing Agent

Dollar General is hiring for Freight Processing AgentThe Freight Processing Agent at Dollar General is responsible for efficiently and safely handling the movement of goods in the distribution center. This role ensures the timely, accurate receipt, and storage of merchandise to maintain the company's inventory and fulfill customer needs. The Freight Handler also assists with unloading inbound trailers, loading outbound shipments, and organizing products in the warehouse.Key Responsibilities:Freight Handling:• Utilize forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyors to assist in the unloading and loading of merchandise onto arriving and departing trailers.• Ensure the accurate handling and arrangement of products for storage or distribution to retail outlets.• Perform the classification, tagging, and precise surveillance of items.Inventory Management:• Ensure the accurate counting, organization, and storage of products within designated warehouse locations.• Ensure the precision of inventory by monitoring and verifying shipments, damages, and returns effectively.Safety and Compliance:• Follow safety protocols diligently to create a hazard-free workplace setting.• Practice safe handling techniques while operating warehouse machinery and tools to prevent accidents and ensure the protection of products.• Ensure compliance with all company policies, particularly those associated with the safe management of delicate or unsafe items.Efficiency:• Fulfill productivity criteria by proficiently wrapping up assigned tasks promptly.• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that focus on enhancing warehouse processes and increasing operational efficiency.Collaboration:• Team up with other freight handlers, warehouse staff, and supervisors to promote seamless warehouse operations.• Collaborate with supervisors to address issues and alleviate delays in operations.Required Qualifications:• Eligibility necessitates holding a high school diploma or meeting an equivalent educational benchmark.• Having experience in warehouse or freight operations is beneficial but not necessary.• Training opportunities are available to enhance proficiency in operating warehouse machinery.• Scrupulous attention and unwavering dedication to precision.• Adept at handling loads of up to 50 pounds regularly and standing for long periods.• Demonstrated aptitude in communication and ability to contribute positively within a team environment.Work Environment:• Employees in warehouses may face diverse temperature conditions while on duty.• Both full-time and part-time shifts are ready for selection.About Company:Dollar General Corporation is a prominent American discount retailer, headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Founded in 1939 by J.L. Turner and Cal Turner, the company has grown to become one of the largest discount retailers in the U.S., with thousands of stores across the country. Dollar General serves as a convenient and cost-effective shopping destination for customers, offering a wide range of everyday essentials, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, home goods, and seasonal items, all at competitive prices.The company's mission is to serve others, which reflects in their dedication to providing affordable, high-quality products to communities, especially in rural and under-served areas where access to affordable retail options may be limited. Dollar General aims to make shopping easy and accessible by placing its stores within close proximity to its customers, ensuring that the majority of its shoppers can reach a store within a few miles of their homes.Dollar General operates under a straightforward business model, which focuses on minimizing costs to pass on savings to its customers. The stores are relatively small, typically around 7,400 square feet, which allows them to be located in various communities, including small towns and rural areas that other large retailers may overlook.In addition to offering popular national brands, Dollar General emphasizes its own private-label brands, helping to keep prices low while maintaining a high standard of quality. The company's product categories include food, snacks, household items, personal care, apparel, and basic consumables.Over the past years, Dollar General has expanded rapidly by opening a multitude of new stores. Operating in 47 states, the company now boasts over 18,000 stores as of 2023. This widespread presence positions Dollar General as an essential retail establishment for many Americans, offering economical access to essential products.By actively engaging in charitable initiatives like the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Dollar General reaffirms its commitment to helping the communities it serves, with a particular focus on advancing literacy and education outcomes across the U.S.The company employs tens of thousands of workers and offers various career opportunities in both its retail locations and distribution centers. Dollar General's continued expansion and focus on customer satisfaction, convenience, and affordability have made it a leader in the discount retail sector.