Order Picker/Order Selector

About the role

At Universal Pure, we're dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS) and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

This position will operate in our cold storage warehouse. We will provide the necessary gear for the cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Follow the operations tasks directed by the supervisor
• Communicate and execute work assignments to meet set expectations by department and customer requirements
• Communicate with and perform as an assistant for all staff and departments such as the supervisors, support staff, leadership, and front-line employees
• Communicate with internal team to address needs
• Prepare duty-related paperwork
• Escalate work-related and interpersonal issues to leadership as needed
• Perform quality checks and report failures to supervisor
• Ensure own adherence to Safety and Quality processes and regulations
• Be a resource for Safety, QA and company processes and procedures
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
• Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Six months material handling equipment/forklift experience preferred
• Experience using warehouse management and inventory systems preferred
• Experience with the refrigeration, warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office preferred
• Experience following safety procedures preferred
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes potential overtime, weekends and different work schedules
• Ability to communicate effectively in English language
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

• This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required
• Ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally
• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (between 38 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production-type facility
• Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for duration of shift
• Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact must be able to work with these ingredients

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week
• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)
• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance
• A culture of people development and internal career growth
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect

Pay & Schedule

• Shifts available: 1st shift 6:00AM-2:00PM, 3rd shift 10:00PM-6:00AM
• Wage range starts at $17.00 per hour plus a differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Wage range based on knowledge, skills and abilities