Warehouse Worker

About the Role

In this position, you will perform a variety of warehouse duties operating various equipment, most often an electric rider pallet jack, supporting our cold storage and food distribution operations. This role requires completion of mandatory annual 8-hour HAZWOPER safety training.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight in a safe, efficient, accurate, and timely manner
• Move customer product to storage areas using proper material handling equipment and efficiently stage product for storage in the appropriate area
• Place palletized product in storage racks on the refrigerated dock or in the freezer, and record and communicate the location with customer coordinators
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble customer product to be shipped
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of adulteration, damage, and temperature abuse
• Operate all material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required
• Maintain housekeeping for a safe, clean, and neat warehouse
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including required PPE for cold temperatures, overhead obstructions, noise, and battery-handling hazards
• Charge and maintain material handling equipment batteries as needed
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all managers and employees
• Notify the Warehouse Operations Manager of any problems with procedures or equipment to help maintain the highest degree of safety, inventory accuracy, and productivity
• Perform other duties as requested

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, sit, reach, bend, twist, kneel and use hands to handle various products
• Consistently lift, move, push, pull and carry upwards of 40 lbs. depending on product and business operations
• Occasionally lift, move, push, pull and carry upwards of 100 lbs. with assistance depending on product and business operations
• Work around, on or near a variety of equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, warehouse racking systems, electronic devices and refrigeration systems

Work Environment

• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided
• Moving objects, including pallet jacks, forklifts and other warehouse equipment
• Moderate noise levels depending on warehouse operations
• Working around refrigeration systems that may include freon or ammonia-based coolants
• Inclement weather subject to loading and receiving dock configuration
• Interior temperatures between 70 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to -26 degrees Celsius)

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior warehouse, forklift, or material handling experience highly preferred
• Ability to work in a cold storage/freezer environment and operate powered industrial equipment
• Willingness to complete mandatory annual 8-hour HAZWOPER safety training
• High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience