Warehouse Associate I

About the Role

Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, handle all production and raw materials properly, maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness, load and unload trucks/trailers using proper procedures, and prepare warehouse-related documents as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts in a safe manner, wearing seat belts at all times.
• Ensure forklifts are maintained in safe and efficient operating condition through daily/weekly inspections.
• Remove product from production area and stack units at proper height in an orderly manner.
• Transport raw materials to the production floor.
• Weigh, identify, mark, and stage waste raw materials.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness by sweeping and organizing.
• Ensure access to dock doors (e.g., snow removal, debris removal).
• Prepare warehouse reports, review Bills of Lading, work orders, and other necessary documents.
• Load and unload truck/trailers following proper procedures.
• Assist co-workers as needed and document daily and monthly inventories.
• Complete Quality Control Orientation and Warehouse Inventory Procedure training on in-house computer systems.
• Assist in training new employees on quality control and inventory systems.
• Perform tasks as instructed by supervisors.
• Obtain OSHA Forklift Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Actively participate in plant teams and activities (safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming, and continuous improvement).
• Engage in personal development through regular meetings with managers, additional training, and higher education opportunities.

Quality, GMP, and Food Safety

• Handle, transport, and store materials and finished goods to maintain product quality and food safety.
• Label and tag all production and maintain traceability of raw and packaging materials by recording lot codes.
• Isolate and track non-conforming products and materials.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), personnel practices, HACCP, and prerequisite food safety programs.
• Prevent foreign material contamination in all work.
• Communicate quality, food safety, and food defense issues to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area through effective housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management.
• Proactively resolve housekeeping and sanitization opportunities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• One year of forklift experience (preferred).
• Ability to work promptly and regularly with limited supervision.
• Ability to take direction, work well with others, and handle deadlines.
• Ability to concentrate, perform accurately, and react productively to change.

Physical Demands

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and equipment using feet, legs, hands, and arms.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Standing for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks.
• Pushing/Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to move objects.
• Lifting: Raising objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Grasping/Fingering: Applying pressure with fingers and hands to handle objects.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects (size, shape, temperature, texture) by touch.
• Talking/Hearing: Expressing ideas clearly and perceiving sounds accurately (40 dB at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz).
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of arms, hands, and/or fingers.
• Vision: Ability to prepare and analyze data, detect small defects at close distances.

Working Conditions

• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, including extreme heat (above 100°F for periods over one hour).
• Exposure to noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils.

Pay

$17.01 - $25.00 per hour.