Specialist I, Warehouse

About the role

The Warehouse Yard Spotter is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers and containers throughout the distribution center yard and positioning equipment at designated dock doors. This role conducts trailer inventory audits, performs routine inspections, monitors refrigeration unit settings, identifies equipment damage, and reports maintenance needs to support safe and compliant warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-oriented environment by picking, preparing, and palletizing finished goods for shipment – working overtime as needed to accomplish the daily/weekly shipping goals.
• Operate forklift or other equipment as required in the movement of material within the distribution center.
• Complete a daily vehicle inspection report prior to operating any equipment and properly charge vehicles after use.
• Perform light maintenance duties as required (e.g., watering batteries properly).
• Complete warehouse tasks using a handheld RF scanner (picking, replenishing, and putting away items), ensuring precise data entry, verifying product details, and recording serial numbers to maintain inventory integrity.
• Follow all company and job-specific procedures; meet facility standards within select departments.
• Pick and stack product according to procedure and special instructions, cross-checking for 100% accuracy.
• Pick, check, over pack, consolidate, and process parcel cases as necessary.
• Follow all safety instructions to properly load/unload trailers according to procedure.
• Verify accuracy of shipments received, determine locations for products, and put product into available locations.
• Work independently and proactively; clearly communicate with management and department personnel on key issues regarding returns processing.
• Adhere to all good manufacturing practices, Food and Drug guidelines, and Drug Enforcement Laws.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and work in teams as designated (e.g., Safety, 5S, Lean).

Requirements

• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment.
• Current forklift certification required; stand-up forklift preferred.
• Motorized (electric) pallet jack certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of warehousing experience.
• Oracle experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Travel requirements: Typically less than 5% of the time.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Must be able to work safely around heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.