Warehouse Operator 1

About the Role

The Warehouse Operator assists the Warehouse team in shipping, receiving, and transfers of product and raw materials, as well as performs inventory control. This role ensures orders are selected and loaded for customer delivery efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality. The Warehouse Operator also assists with constructing variety packs for distribution and plays a key role in driving the company's high-volume needs and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a team-oriented and Safety-First culture by maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and organized work environment within the warehouse at all times.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks using a forklift.
• Utilize a lift truck to safely maneuver product in/out of trucks and throughout the warehouse.
• Document orders for distribution, ensuring product is rotated properly, safely, and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory by reviewing physical inventory and comparing it digitally.
• Use and uphold the First In First Out (FIFO) method for product rotation to ensure product freshness for customers.
• Communicate shortages and out-of-stock items to supervisor for reallocation or rescheduling.
• Assist in the construction of variety packs for distribution.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior forklift experience.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions due to indoor and outdoor work duties.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good time management skills and ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven organizational skills, record keeping, and effective document management.
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and understanding of safety and warehouse standards.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to spend 8-10 hours working on your feet.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to use taste and smell senses.
• Frequently required to use computers, standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters, and tape dispensers, and drive a forklift.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a warehouse environment around machinery and moving forklifts, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The work environment is fast-paced and demanding. Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment.