Slotter

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

Pay: Starting $19/Hr.

Schedule: Mon - Fri (3:00pm - 11:30pm)

Position Summary:

In this role you will maximize production efficiency through effective item placement, warehouse analysis, and maintaining system related logic that affects production work.  On a weekly basis you will review and execute opportunities for improvement in the facility (or facilities) that you are responsible for.  You will assist in identification and execution of projects to improve the efficiency of operations. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage unslotted, inbound items on a daily basis. 

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) relating to slotting of products / items in the DC.

• Maintain product quality and customer requirements meeting all regulations for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), flammability considerations, and commodity grouping.

• Balance efficiencies between all aspects of the business (receiving, shipping, etc.) in order to maximize the overall capacity and efficiency of the DC.

• Work closely with Site Leadership to drive productivity, capacity, reduce damage, team performance, all while keeping safety top of mind.

• Ensure consistency between systemic (WMS) and physical warehouse environment including location labels, slot sizes and capacities, put away forklift rules, and item information (dimensions, description, etc.)

• Liaison between DC and corporate functions such as procurement to thoroughly and accurately manage all product dimensional issues & description related issues.

• Support slotting and warehouse optimization projects, including re-profiling efforts, new business transitions, and capacity improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

• May be required to perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives. 
  

Skills 

• Specialized Knowledge: Computer skills- MS Word, MS Excel (intermediate to advanced skills), MS Access/ Looker/PowerBI, SQL, and WMS systems (EXE or Triceps preferred) 

• Special Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability and other characteristics required: Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely. Show reliability and maintain satisfactory attendance. Produce quality work. Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations Ability to operate required materials handling equipment (MHE); site specific. Attention to detail and accuracy. Good math and reading skills. Ability to clearly communicate with site and departmental leadership both verbally and in writing. 

• Physical abilities: Occasionally sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Occasionally gripping, carrying, pushing, lifting, pulling carrying up to 60 Lbs. Occasionally climbing up to 4 ft. (Must have fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment). Frequently standing, handling, and feeling. Frequently standing on surface type (s): Carpet, tile, concrete. Continuously walking on surface type (s): Carpet, tile, concrete. Continuously reaching (level: Waist/overhead, etc.). Continuously talking, seeing, hearing, smelling and repetitive movement.  

• Other: Ability to quickly learn and understand warehouse operations, able to be self-directed and self-motivated, advanced critical thinking skills. Able to effectively balance multiple frequently changing priorities 
  

Travel Requirements: Travel is not required for this role, but some team development opportunities may occasionally include travel 
 
Years of Experience

• 0-2: Relevant experience, Warehouse or analytics experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. 

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.