Distribution Center Warehouse Associate

Req ID: 412077

Address: 11018 Delta Dr, Suite B Laredo, TX, 78045

Welcome to Love’s!

Where People are the Heart of Our Success

Distribution Center Warehouse Associate

The Distribution Center (DC) warehouse associate while working safely will be responsible for all functions of the DC, including but not limited to, loading and unloading, order picking and processing, driving heavy equipment including forklifts, and ensuring proper inventory levels are maintained throughout the DC.

How You Will Fit In

• Use all safety related PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, and harnesses or seatbelts while driving equipment
• Responsible for daily safety checks of equipment
• Loading and unloading delivery trucks, including physically moving inventory items weighing over 75 pounds
• Receive and stock merchandise using handheld scanner with a high degree of accuracy
• Operate powered industry vehicles (Forklifts, Man-up Order Selectors and Floor Scrubbers) in a safe manner
• Maintain integrity of products through proper handling and storage
• Responsible for processing orders via paper and handheld scanner
• Assist with periodic inventory counts
• Assists in retread center activities as assigned
• Maintain a clean, safe and productive work environment in compliance with OSHA and company directives, using safety first practices to remain accident-free
• Perform routine facilities maintenance and/or housekeeping tasks
• Ensure facility and company assets are properly secured and maintained to ensure operational readiness
• Maintain personal grooming and company uniform standards
• Maintain company attendance standards
• Execute company policies, procedures and programs in a professional, effective and timely manner
• Model the Love’s core values of Focus on the Customer, Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Innovative Thinking and Perseverance
• Other duties as necessary

Benefits That Can’t Be Beat

• Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans
• Flexible Scheduling
• Road to Success Program for career development
• On-the-job training
• Competitive pay (paid weekly)
• Team Member bonus program
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Pet Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program

Typical Skills and Demands

• Ability to learn and operate all facility equipment including computers, forklifts and retreading machinery
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Perform basic arithmetic functions: add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Can-do attitude, sense of urgency, and strong work ethic
• Very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and working from elevated surfaces
• Frequently lift and/or move over 75 pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Work Environment

While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Diversity Statement

From the founding of Love’s, our leaders have been passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our Team Members grow. We do both within a culture of respect and inclusion. In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in experiences, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and physical or mental ability. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where ALL people feel respected. By doing these things we will cultivate diversity of thought and a spirit of innovation.

Grow Far with Love's

As a family-based company, we are committed to adhering to our values. Ensuring that each of our people has success is central to these values. The Road to Success Program offers leadership and management skills training. If management is your path, we will help you get there. As a merit-based culture, we champion creative and valuable ideas and challenging work is not only recognized but rewarded. Whether you are looking for part-time work to supplement your income or to grow into a leadership role, with Love’s, all roads lead to success!

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Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we have provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We are passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly.

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• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert