What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Warehouse Team Member FT position at LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOP INC?
3rd Shift Warehouse Team Member (full-time, 4 am to 12 pm)
Are you passionate about clean, sustainable eating? Enthusiastic about working in a people-first culture, committed to living the good life and eating the good food while being good people? Awesome! Keep reading…
Who we are –
Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative (LFFC) is a nonprofit organic farmers’ cooperative of over 100 member farmers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We focus on creating healthy, high-quality foods from our highly maintained and enriched soils on our small-scale family farms. LFFC serves all of Eastern Pennsylvania, New York City, and most of the tri-state area by connecting the farmer and customer, delivering the best local organic produce, value-added products, and humanely raised and pastured animal products to retail establishments, co-ops, restaurants, and institutions.
The perks of working here –
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Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
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4% match for 401(k)
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Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick days
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Free summer CSA (community-supported agriculture) share
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Access to the employee store with discounted organic food and drink
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Being part of something that will make you feel good at the end of the day
Position Summary –
The Warehouse Team Member is responsible for fulfilling the logistics behind receiving, processing, and replenishing inventory. They accurately and efficiently pull or pick items for shipment, packing them appropriately, and update the WMS. This position is also responsible for helping keep the warehouse clean and orderly.
What you’ll be doing –
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Receive, verify, stage, and stock incoming material and product, either independently or as part of a team, depending on order size and daily staffing needs.
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Pull, prepare, and pack orders for shipment, delivering the proper paperwork, packaging, and quantity for each order to the required destination in shipping and receiving.
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Properly handle the product to eliminate damage.
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Assist with warehouse duties where necessary, as assigned by your leads.
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Ensure the warehouse area is cleaned, organized, and that all safety procedures are always followed by yourself and your teammates. Immediately correct (report when necessary) any potential risk and maintain a safe working environment 100% of the time.
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Inspect before using and maintain warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, floor lifts, and basic tools. Report any malfunctions, insufficiencies, or necessary repairs through the relevant channels.
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Provide dependable coverage of the warehouse facilities to ensure order fulfillment operates as efficiently as possible for the duration of the warehouse associate’s shift.
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After initial orientation and training, general direction will be given daily, but employees are expected to perform duties and responsibilities independently.
Who you are –
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Attention to detail and quality control.
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Ability to smell is essential.
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Ability to count.
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Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
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Clear understanding of warehouse distribution environment.
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Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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A customer-centric approach to the principles and processes for providing a quality end-to-end experience of customer services.
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Ability to understand and follow established processes and procedures.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Moderate computer skills as related to workflow within the Distribution environment.
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Ability to demonstrate excellent judgment, delegate work, and escalate issues as needed.
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Punctuality to all scheduled shifts: timely, reliable, and regular attendance is required.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties, not listed here, may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the team.
Reports to the First Shift Warehouse Manager.
Physical Requirements
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Essential Functions / Tasks:
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Requirements:
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Physical:
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Vision
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Ability to read data and the computer screen.
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Hearing
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Hearing required to hear customers and co-workers make requests.
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Sense of Smell
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Ability to smell is not relevant.
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Gripping
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Frequently.
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Lifting
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Frequently, up to 50 lbs.
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Stooping
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Frequently.
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Squatting
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Frequently.
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Push/Pull
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Frequently.
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Kneeling
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Occasionally.
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Climbing
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Occasionally.
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Bending
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Frequently.
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Reaching
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Frequently.
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Equipment Operation
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Occasionally.
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Carry Objects
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Frequently.
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Sitting
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Infrequently.
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Walking
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Frequently.
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Standing
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Frequently.
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Work environment
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Warehouse environment.
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Climate
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Cool 35-50 degree environment throughout the year.
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Mental & Psychological Demands:
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Comprehension
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Understands and retains directions.
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Reading/Writing
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Excellent reading/ writing skills.
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Speaking
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Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
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Decision Making
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Use advanced problem-solving techniques.
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Attention to Task/Detail:
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Critical Thinking Skills
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Organize tasks and set priorities.
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Multi-Tasking
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Perform and /or direct multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Interaction with Others:
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Customer Service
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Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner.
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Co-workers
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Ability to interact with team members in a positive and friendly manner.
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Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Candidates from ALL walks of life are encouraged to apply.