Warehouse Freezer Picker

Schedule

First shift position. Choose one of the following schedules:

• 5/8’s: Monday‑Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
• 4/10’s: Monday‑Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Drive a forklift and operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Adhere to weekly/monthly inventory procedures, load & unload trucks, palletize orders, and organize and clean the freezer.
• Physically transfer product onto pallets following the required pallet pattern and configuration.
• Assemble overnight shipments.
• Fill orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform product rotation.
• Communicate pertinent information with the Supervisor.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of all freezer/cooler areas per internal and USDA standards.
• Float into production work (primarily the packaging area) as directed by the Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as stated in policy.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures, ensuring safety of self and others.
• Follow all food safety procedures.
• Follow all applicable environmental protocols.
• Follow all sanitation procedures and work instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year experience as a team leader in a manufacturing facility.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Prior experience in a freezer or cold‑environment is preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.

Competencies and Abilities

• High attention to detail; dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to bring energy to tasks and maintain good relations with others.
• Professional and collaborative demeanor; works productively with diverse personalities.
• Self‑starter who can conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
• Positive attitude and motivation to contribute to team success.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace in ambiguous environments.

Performance Expectations

Maintain confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work. Build trust and respect with management and peers, protect confidential business and product information, communicate effectively, and develop strong working relationships at all levels to achieve company goals.

Working Conditions

The role is performed primarily in a plant freezer environment with temperatures below zero degrees. Work is generally during regular business hours, totaling 40 hours per week. The environment includes high cold temperatures, noise, and exposure to hazards that require safety precautions.

Physical Demands

• Stand/Walk ≥ 6 hours per day
• Sit ≥ 5 hours per day
• Drive forklift/prime mover ≥ 5 hours per day
• Repetitive hand motion
• Simple grasping (≈ 50% of the time)
• Fine manipulation (≈ 30% of the time)
• Pushing and pulling (≈ 50% of the time)
• Frequent bending, squatting, climbing, and twisting
• Lifting 50–75 lb maximum, with frequent lifting/carrying of objects