Department Lead (Bulk/Outbound) - Distribution Center

Company: The Bartell Drug Company
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Bulk / Outbound Lead

21202 24th Avenue S. in Des Moines, WA

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - Completed (about 4:30 PM)

Hourly rate is $20.50+ DOE

Why You'll Love Working Here

Discover your next chapter at the nation's oldest drugstore chain! We have been NW grown for 130 years and counting. At Bartell Drugs, you can make your career goals a reality - working alongside bright, dedicated, and caring individuals who are passionate about the health, well-being and happiness of our neighbors.

We're passionate about serving our customers, supporting the health and wellness needs of our community, and showcasing on our shelves over 150 local partners, all made right here in the Pacific Northwest.

Bartell Drugs, your neighborhood drug store since 1890, is looking for a high energy, dependable, hard working Lead for our Bulk/Outbound department! Our Distribution Center is located in Des Moines. Regular attendance and punctuality is expected. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hourly rate is $20.50+ DOE. Th ere is room for advancement at the Distribution Center as well as the Company at large!

Job Summary:

The Bulk/Outbound Lead is an integral position within the DC operation. They must lead their team by example and assure the product is pulled, palletized, and shipped to the store accurately. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of our brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist strategic leaders in seeking new, improved, and innovative ways to increase effectiveness through proper execution of departmental operations and processes.
• Lead department by implementing and ensuring effective processes through distribution center process efficiencies.
• Ensure alignment with Company Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Resolve employee issues in a tactful, courteous, and professional manner forwarding issues to supervisor when needed.
• Assist in Cross training and development of employees as directed.
• Set a professional example by enforcing company policies.
• Prepare team for daily shipping duties.
• Assist in providing communications regarding the fulfillment status of store orders at the Distribution Center.
• Assist in all areas of the Distribution Center, as needed.
• Operate all distribution center equipment as needed. (Example: Hand trucks, Pallet jacks, Forklifts, etc.)
• Use good judgment to carry out detailed written or oral instructions in English. Be able to deal with variables that occur on occasion that might deviate from the normal working situation.
• Be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must have the ability to quickly and accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend conversational English to be able to read stock orders, safety rules and instructions in the use of machinery.
  • Previous warehouse/distribution center experience preferred. Bartell Drugs / Rite Aid is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
    
    As a condition of employment, applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result, and confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We participate in E-Verify.
    
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    Physical Requirements With or Without Accommodation:
    • Stand on concrete floor for long periods of time.
    • Make visual comparisons and see slight differences in shapes and sizes of figures, widths and lengths of lines.
    • Move hands, fingers and eyes rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed.
    • Extend hands, arms in all directions; seizing, holding, grasping, picking merchandise mainly with the use of fingers.
    • Move fingers and manipulate small, medium and larger items rapidly and accurately.
    • Must be able to squat, kneel and bend below the waist-level to lift up to 50lbs from floor to chest.
    • Frequently obtain merchandise from below waist-level and raise it to above the head.
    • Use electronic hand-held devices for order fulfillment.
    • Work in a safe and efficient manner

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