WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

About the role

USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies in the cold chain industry. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trailers, verify proper stacking, and tape/stretch-wrap pallets as required.
• Prior to product storage, count and compare shipments against the driver's manifest to check for damage, infestation, and production code dates.
• Report shortages, damages, and misplacements to your supervisor.
• Maintain neatness and orderliness of the facility, equipment, and materials.
• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and other power equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist in inventory management, including scanning and lot number verification.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform daily inspections and report any equipment malfunctions to your supervisor.
• Handle product lifting up to 70 lbs with assistance, and up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, and follow safety protocols.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous high-reach forklift and/or warehouse training.
• Bend, lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, use hands, speak and hear, operate scanners, tablets, radios, and other warehouse machinery.
• Ability to lift overhead, drive a registered motor vehicle, and work in temperatures ranging from +34 to -10 degrees F.
• Good arithmetic and reading skills, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with others in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Personal interaction and communication required for various tasks.
• Participate in staff and customer meetings as needed.
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record issues and initiate solutions through appropriate channels.
• Follow posted security and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

• Physical strength and endurance.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Safe and efficient operation of forklifts and other equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 401(k) and educational assistance after 1 year.
• Company life insurance.
• Health insurance after 30 days of service.
• Other benefits as listed.

Pay

$21.00 hourly

Schedule

Overnight shift: 2PM - 10:30PM