Warehouse Associate

Job Title

The role is based in our Avondale, Arizona Distribution Center and is Full Time, Weekday Shift in the Shipment Department.

The schedule for the role is Monday - Friday – 7:00am – 3:30pm. (Plus OT)

The wage for this position is based on many factors such as role requirements, skill set, years of experience and other organizational needs. The wage is $17 per hour.

Overview

This position/title/shift, which may vary depending on specific job assignment, performs tasks associated with:

• The storage, process and shipment of product while meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance and behavioral Vitamin Shoppe expectations.
• Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment (including RF Scanners), and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes within the Warehouse.

Responsibilities

The reason this job exists is to perform these functions. These functions are performed regularly, seriously impacts other jobs, and there is a limited number of employees whom performance of the function can be distributed.

• Loading Trailers
• Palletizing and case sorting to proper stores/or routes.
• Wrapping pallets using proper tools.
• Properly assists Coordinator with closing daily shipments.
• Handling damaged goods following SOP set procedures.
• Must be able to handle up to 50lbs. On average, cases can weigh up to 30 to 35lbs.
• Resets Shipping sorter timely when jams occur to prevent downtime.
• Must be able to be on your feet for up to 10hrs shifts.
• Performs necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment
• Informs Manager or Lead of any problems and actively participates in process improvements
• Able to operate held RF scanner or other devices associated with Warehouse Management System
• Able to meet safety, quality, productivity and attendance requirements
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able and willing to work overtime when required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Certification:
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience.
• Skill and Ability:
• Loading Trailers
• Palletizing and case sorting to proper stores/or routes.
• Wrapping pallets using proper tools.
• Properly assists Coordinator with closing daily shipments.
• Handling damaged goods following SOP set procedures.
• Must be able to handle up to 50lbs. On average, cases can weigh up to 30 to 35lbs.
• Resets Shipping sorter timely when jams occur to prevent downtime.
• Must be able to be on your feet for up to 10hrs shifts.
• Performs necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment
• Informs Manager or Lead of any problems and actively participates in process improvements
• Able to operate held RF scanner or other devices associated with Warehouse Management System
• Able to meet safety, quality, productivity and attendance requirements
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able and willing to work overtime when required

Benefits

• Competitive Wages - paid bi-weekly (every 2 weeks)
• Semi-annual Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities
• Consistent Schedule + overtime as needed
• Paid Sick, Vacation + Holiday
• Temperature Controlled Indoor Work Environment
• Great Benefits - Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance...and More!

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.