Warehouse Associate- 3rd Shift

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilizes forklifts and other material handling equipment to load and unload trucks, move products, and transport materials within the facility.
• Safely and efficiently stacks and stores materials in designated areas to optimize space utilization.
• Performs routine inspections of forklifts and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents, injuries, and product damage.
• Picks orders and ensures accurate and timely fulfillment of customer requests.
• Operates forklifts to retrieve bulk pallets of food products from designated storage areas.
• Verifies product quality and quantity, ensuring that correct items are picked for each order.
• Securely wraps and prepares pallets for shipment, following proper packaging guidelines.
• Loads and unloads pallets onto trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains accurate inventory records by updating stock movements, counts, and locations in the warehouse management system.
• Cleans and organizes the work area, including aisles, shelves, and storage locations.
• Aids in receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Collaborates with other team members to fulfill ad-hoc tasks and support overall warehouse operations.

Qualifications, Skills, Education And/or Experience

• Ability to complete forklift operator certification and demonstrate proficiency in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Prior experience working in a food manufacturing facility or refrigerated warehouse is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow instructions and pick orders according to specifications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and work in a refrigerated environment.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and knowledge of warehouse safety regulations.

Physical Demands

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Pushing and Pulling: The job may involve pushing and pulling heavy pallets and carts using physical force to maneuver them within the facility or load them onto trucks.
• Standing and Walking: The role requires prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the warehouse and manufacturing facility.
• Climbing and Balancing: The job may involve occasional climbing of ladders or steps to access elevated storage areas or equipment.
• Maintaining balance while operating forklifts or while picking orders from heights may also be required.
• Stooping, Kneeling, and Crouching: The position may require bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching when retrieving or storing materials in lower-level storage areas or when inspecting and handling products.
• Manual Dexterity and Physical Coordination: Must have good manual dexterity and physical coordination to operate forklift controls, handle packages, and load/unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Vision and Hearing: The individual must have normal or corrected vision and hearing to operate the forklift safely, read labels and order information accurately, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Temperature Extremes: The work environment may include exposure to cold temperatures in refrigerated areas. The individual must be able to work comfortably in these temperature-controlled environments while wearing appropriate protective gear.
• Physical Stamina: The job requires physical stamina to perform tasks that may involve repetitive motion, prolonged standing, and lifting heavy objects throughout the work shift.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term/Long term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet insurance