DC Shipper

Salary Range

USD $22.00/Hr. -

Overview

Job Summary 

The DC Shipper is responsible for accurate and efficient pallet preparation of company-wide outbound orders from the Distribution Center of Natural Grocers.  This position combines orders from multiple departments, wraps and loads finished pallets onto trucks, prepares bills of lading, and communicates loads with carriers and store managers.

 

Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

3/31/2025

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Combines finished orders from various departments and prepares pallets for shipping

Distributes produce bags, office supplies, fliers and other promotional items to stores

Prepares, wraps and stages pallets for designated routes

Provides accurate and timely notification to carriers for pallet pick-up

Prepares Bills of Lading for each load; loads trucks

Communicates with carriers and store managers to arrange for special deliveries

Works with managers and DC staff to maintain shipping accuracy

Receives, stores, and distributes cross-dock products as needed

Keeps record of outbound orders and completes and files shipping logs

Loads recycle pallet trailers and schedules pick-up of trailers

Keeps the dock area clean and organized, logs and files daily housekeeping records

Assists with pulling orders in Bulk and Grocery departments as needed

Performs all tasks in a manner that promotes safety

Performs all tasks in compliance with Food Safety standards 

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of warehouse functions with previous experience required
• Must have current valid Colorado driver license
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely required
• Experienced forklift operation required (must be certified) includes electric pallet jack and extended reach truck preferred
• Strong time management skills required
• Ability to multi-task, with strong attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must
• Flexibility with working hours to accommodate warehouse needs
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to assist in other departments as needed

 

 

Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:

  

All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay 
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually) 
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure 
• Paid Nutrition Education 
• good4u Crew Member Discount  
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program) 
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases  
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development 
• Health and Wellness Program  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   
• Employee Referral Program

 

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) 
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance  
• Company Paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance   
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match  
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match 

Diversity Statement

At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.

At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access t