Distribution Center Associate

Job Summary

Giant Eagle's Pharmacy Distribution Center, located in Freedom, PA, carries items that keep our stores stocked with over-the-counter pharmaceutical items. It has a piece pick area where small individual products are picked to ship to stores; and a case pick area where Team Members use forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to pick the order. This facility is responsible for selection and distribution of these products to all company store locations.

Warehouse Selectors are responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient selection of damage free product. You will help fill our stores' orders, meet delivery schedules, and promote customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Join our team and experience the benefits of being a part of Giant Eagle. The Pharmacy Packaging Technician role is pivotal in our success, in this role at Central Fill, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Pay : New hires start at $20.00/hour + $2.00 shift differential for the 4:00pm start time.

• Paid Time Off : With 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 1 personal day, and 6 paid holidays – you will have the time you need to keep the balance between your work schedule and personal commitments.

• Comprehensive Healthcare : Medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k with company match – we got your covered! All benefits are active within 30 days of hire for you and your family.

• Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment : We're not just a team - we're a community. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find support, flexibility and a workplace where you can be your authentic self.

• Career Growth : Develop a fulfilling career, explore advancement opportunities within the same department or carve your path through other departments within Giant Eagle. 

Job Requirements

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months

• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

• Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds

• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all quality and safety processes are followed including, but not limited to: maintaining pallet integrity, ensuring trailers are properly secured to dock-lock chock, and monitoring for mis-slotted or mis-rotated merchandise.

• Move palletized product, using pallet jack to safely maneuver stock, from staging area into tractor trailer and/or put in store locations.

• Lift & carry cases of up to 100 lbs. from pick slots and place them onto pallets; cases must be lifted from floor level, shoulder level & overhead.

• Record and log applicable information on appropriate logs on the front dock.

• Clean and sweep out trailers prior to loading product.

• Have flexibility in scheduling & availability to work the times, shifts, days and overtime as necessary to meet the company’s needs.

• Meet and maintain productivity standards.

• Accurately select product by matching slot numbers and product descriptions using a voice-activated warehouse management system.

• Receive incoming freight into the distribution center.

• Compare shipping documents to the purchase order to determine if they are the same with regard to quantity and product description.

• Check all product expiration code / dates, quantity and condition of cases and pallets.

• Report variances to appropriate supervision or department to determine if product will be accepted or refused.

• Place correct receiving tag in proper location on each pallet of product.

• Total the numbers on the purchase order and note variances to the bill of lading.

• Follow all applicable safety and sanitation procedures, including food safety procedures.

• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, including the safe operation of equipment and help to maintain a safe, clean work environment.

• Put away inbound freight accurately and safely according to preferred methods.

• Report all merchandise discrepancies and product quality issues to supervision including, but not limited to: damaged product, wrong store number, poorly stacked, incorrect store number and equipment issues.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.

The hiring range for this position is $16.00– $16.00 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. Eligible employees may be offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.