Distribution Team Member

Job Summary

The Distribution Team Member I is responsible for loading and unloading goods, determining loading procedures, staging orders and checking product for loading accuracy. 

2nd Shift Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm – 11pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks accurately in a timely manner. Notify management of damaged or suspect product. 

• Complete loading or receiving tasks to comply with PJFS Safety and quality standards. 

• Assure completion of required daily distribution paperwork, i.e., receiving logs, load sheets, damaged product, etc. 

• Operate fork trucks and other material handling equipment in a safe and professional manner. 

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly sanitation tasks according to sanitation schedule; including, trailers. 

• Communicate with Shift Leader regarding Safety, product levels, quality issues, day-to-day challenges, etc. 

• Communicate with other department team members to ensure the correct product is being picked and loaded. 

• Assist customers with will-call pick-ups as required. 

• Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John's International, Inc., policies & procedures. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Previous experience with loading and unloading trucks preferred. 

• Previous experience with technologically advanced order picking system is preferred. 

• Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required. 

• Must be able to safely operate a forklift and manual/electric pallet jacks. 

• Ability to perform mathematical tasks required. 

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence 

• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value 

• Financial & Business Acumen 

• Communicates Effectively and Candidly 

• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions 

• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve 

• Ability to build and leverage talent 

• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise 

• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders  

• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects 

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
• DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community
• PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus
• INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change
• HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer’s needs first
• RESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectives
• INNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing business
• STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinking
• COLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective way

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.