Description

Job Title: Trainee Warehouse Selector 

Department: Warehouse 

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Manager                    
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Overview

The objective of this position is to provide the successful applicant with the training to obtain the skills and knowledge in operating industrial warehouse equipment who will ultimately work independently, efficiently, safely, and accurately to maintain the required hourly selection quota within a certain timeframe given by Management.  

The position requires working in various sections in a multi-temperature warehouse selecting customers’ perishable and non-perishable orders from a handheld electronic scan gun correctly and in a timely manner for immediate or next day delivery.  Merchandise must be selected accurately by matching slot numbers and product descriptions using an electronic scanning devise linked to a warehouse management system; staged, packaged, and loaded to be delivered without damage or error according to customers’ special instructions.  Products may range from Frozen, Chill to Dry, Pharmaceutical and Souvenir items based on the number and type of items being ordered by a customer.   

The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic; must be punctual, honest, reliable, and hardworking.  This position is physically demanding with lifting and standing for long periods.  The successful candidate must be physically fit to lift goods up to 50 lbs. unassisted and be willing to work in a refrigerated environment.  Additionally, the successful applicant must be a team player and willing to work with the PDL team to always provide exceptional customer service.  Must have excellent organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and the ability to work in high volume, fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and achieve the highest customer satisfaction.  Must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

During the training and after the training has been completed, the position requires flexibility and availability to work day shifts (with the ability to report to work as early as 5am, 5-6 days a week from Monday to Saturday) or night shifts (ability to report to work any time between 6pm-9pm, 5-6 nights a week from Sunday to Friday) as well as holidays and weekends as required.  Extensive overtime will be required especially during our high season November through April.  The weekly schedule will be provided.  

Must be computer literate and be willing to process and learn Company systems.  
Must speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently.  
Must be able to do basic computation

The training program will consist of the following:   

1.    On the job mentoring and training by experienced warehouse selectors and managers.

2.    Formal training programs focused on the operation of various warehouse equipment, warehouse operational safety, warehouse procedures, and professional        conduct. 

3.    On the job training along with additional machine training from a certified machine trainer: 

a.    Driving warehouse equipment (forklift, stock picker, and pallet jack):

-    Our standard warehouse equipment are over 9000 pounds that has to be manoeuvred safely in one lane, tight spaces, and heavy traffic areas. 
-    Proper re-charging batteries and changing of batteries.
-    Moving a pallet full of products around in a tight 6ft space that requires patience and experience.
-    Stock pickers raise up to 22 ft with safety harness.  You have to put on your safety if the stock pickers are raised no more than 2 ft.
4.    Standard Warehouse Selector Work Requirements: 

-    Unloading products from container
-    Scanning and receiving products using handheld scanner device
-    Packing products to proper locations using handheld scanners
-    Temperature procedure
-    Selecting products according to Selection Control Systems (SCS)
-    Food Safety Procedures
-    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use 
-    Chemical Safety Procedures
-    Cleaning and sanitizing of warehouse equipment
-    Cleaning the warehouse when needed
-    Working in multi-temperature warehouse
-    Operating industrial warehouse equipment (electric pallet jacks, manual pump pallet jacks, hand trucks): This equipment is very expensive, high tech and controlled by computers.

Rate is KYD $9 per hour.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. 

Once the above requirements and training have been completed, the Trainee will become a full-time warehouse selector and will assume the responsibilities of a Warehouse Selector and start working independently.