What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Warehouse Operator position at Clemens Food Group?
The Senior Warehouse Operator is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations while safely transporting products between facilities. A CDL-A License is required for this role. This role ensures efficient product handling, accurate order fulfillment, and adherence to quality and safety standards in a cold storage environment. The position requires operation of powered industrial equipment, product inspection, and compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) to move, stack, and stage products
- Shuttle products between plant locations using a Class A CDL vehicle
- Pick individual cases, build pallets, and stage completed orders for outbound shipment
- Scan products and verify accuracy of orders and inventory movements
- Perform product inspections to ensure quality and compliance with specifications
- Ensure proper product rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) methods
- Verify all products are QA-approved prior to shipment
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and report any deficiencies
- Perform rework activities as needed (re-labeling, re-stacking, sanitation, product dating)
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas
- Support loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments
- Follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE
- Warehouse operations (picking, palletizing, staging, receiving)
- Safe operation of forklifts and material handling equipment
- CDL driving (short haul/shuttle operations)
- Inventory handling and product scanning systems
- Quality control awareness (inspection, code dating, QA release)
- Knowledge of FIFO inventory practices
- Equipment inspection and basic troubleshooting
- Ability to work in cold storage environments (0–35°F)
- Physical capability to lift and move up to 75 pounds
- Strong attention to detail and safety compliance
- Exposure to extreme cold conditions (0–35°F)
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Occasional work at heights and around vibrating equipment
- Loud work environment requiring hearing protection
- Required PPE includes steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, and safety harness (as applicable)
- Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution operations
- Valid Class A CDL with safe driving record
- Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment
- Familiarity with food production or cold storage environments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team