What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate - 2nd shift position at Faust Distributing?
Job Title: Warehouse Associate – 2nd Shift
Department: Warehouse
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor
Effective Date: February 6, 2026, REV2
Job Summary:
At the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Associate performs all warehousing activities including, but not limited to, building orders, loading, and unloading delivery vehicles, and maintaining inventory per the Company’s rotation policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Accurately select the product(s) and build loads per the load sheet.
- Report all damaged products to your supervisor.
- Maintain product inventory on a first-in/ first-out basis.
- Adheres to strict safe working practices, Company Policies, and OSHA forklift operational guidelines while operating company equipment.
- Must be punctual and adhere to the company dress code for warehouse associates.
- Maintain knowledge of Faust Distributing’s portfolio of Brands and Packages.
- Clean up breakers and complete all end-of-shift tasks.
- Practice “Safety Always” by adhering to safe working practices, Company policies, rules, and regulations.
- Report all accidents and/or on-the-job injuries to your supervisor, a member of management, or Human Resources in accordance with the protocol listed in the Faust Employee handbook.
- Adhere to Faust’s safety training policy and procedures.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to operate power jacks and forklifts.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of previous warehouse experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Strength to lift, load, push, and pull cases weighing up to 150 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to operate a dolly, six-wheeler cart, and a powered/manual pallet jack.
- Ability to safely operate power jacks and forklifts numerous times each day.
- Ability to consistently bend, reach, and squat while moving and stocking products for up to 12 hours daily.
- Stamina to continuously stand and walk up to 12 hours a day.
- Ability to work while exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions including high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet, and snow.
- Ability to work while exposed to daylight, twilight, evening, and dark lighting conditions.
| Never | Occasionally (.25-2.5 hrs. per day) | Frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs. per day) | Continuously Frequently (5.5 hrs. per day) |
Sitting | X | |||
Standing | X | |||
Walking - Short/Long Distance | X | |||
Lifting or carrying | X | |||
Hand-Lifting Cargo | X | |||
Pushing or pulling | X | |||
Reaching Overhead | X | |||
Reaching At or Below Shoulder Level | X | |||
Keyboarding | X | |||
Driving | X | |||
Stooping | X | |||
Crouching | X | |||
Kneeling | X | |||
Crawling | X | |||
Climbing Ramps or Stairs | X | |||
Climbing Ladders | X | |||
Speaking | X | |||
Hearing Requirements | X | |||
Visual | X | |||
Operate Machinery | ||||
Trucks | X | |||
Forklift |
| X | ||
Power Pallet Jack |
| X | ||
Manual Pallet Jack | X | |||
Conveyor Belt | X | |||
Use Hands For: | ||||
Pushing/Pulling | X | |||
Fine Manipulation |
| X | ||
Lift/Carry: | ||||
0-10 lbs. | X | |||
10-20 lbs. | X | |||
20-50 lbs. | X | |||
50-100 lbs. | X | |||
100 lbs. | X |
Faust Distributing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.