Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Job Summary 

As a Warehouse Associate, you will play an important role in the production of high-quality products by assisting with stocking and organizing materials in our warehouse. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and should have experience operating forklifts. Experience working in below 0° temperatures a plus.    

Role and Responsibilities  

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceability 

• Ensure Inbound and outbounds loads are handled timely, accurately, and efficiently. 

• Manage ERP system transactions. 

• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes 

• Put away stock into designated areas within the warehouse   

• Pick orders accurately, package them correctly, label them appropriately, then prepare for shipment   

• Operate material handling equipment such as forklift or pallet jack safely while ensuring proper safety procedures are always followed             

• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse area including sweeping/ dusting shelves/racks etc.       

• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments   

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager 

SKILL REQUIRED 

• Experience with Warehousing, Inventory, and/or Logistics. 

• Experience working in temperature controlled settings 

• Experience with perishable items 

• Proven track record in safe working practices 

• Previous experience working in food production environments preferred but not required        

• Ability to stand for long periods of time      

• High school diploma or GED equivalent          

• Forklift certification is desired but not mandatory       

• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues 

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team members 

• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment  

• Goal oriented & well organized 

• Ability to work all scheduled shifts, on time 

• Excellent attention to detail  

• Effective verbal and written communication skills 

• Time management 

• Problem solving 

• Planning and organizing 

• Mathematical skills 

• Bi-lingual preferred 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT 

Physical Demands/Efforts 

• Work requires continuous physical exertion including lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds. 

Mental & Visual Demands 

• Work performed by this position requires moderate mental concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks. 

• Work requires continuous visual effort for extended periods of time. 

Work Environment and Hazards 

• Employee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, noise or other factors that may require protective equipment and still pose a hazard. 

• Travel is not required for this position. 

Salary : $19