What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Warehouse Associate - (Food Distribution, Cold Chain) position at Premier Food Supplies Inc?
Description:
Position Summary:
The Senior Warehouse Associate is an experienced, hands-on warehouse position responsible for supporting all areas of warehouse operations within a food distribution environment.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of distribution warehouse experience, including food distribution experience, and be able to perform day-to-day warehouse operations independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work across all warehouse functions as needed, including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, inventory, loading, shipping, and general warehouse operations
- Safely operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment
- Properly handle and rotate ambient, refrigerated/perishable, and frozen inventory using FEFO and LOT-control procedures
- Maintain inventory accuracy and identify or report discrepancies
- Follow food safety, warehouse safety, and operating procedures
- Stay productive throughout the shift, do not stand around or wait for work; identify what needs to be done next and confirm with your supervisor before proceeding
- Support less-experienced associates and assist with warehouse priorities and projects as needed
Working Conditions:
- Regular work in freezer, refrigerated, and ambient environments; freezer work is required
- Proper cold-weather PPE is required (insulated coveralls/jacket and snow pants, gloves, headwear, and appropriate footwear); temporary loaner gear may be available while employees obtain their own
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and perform physical warehouse work throughout the shift
- Minimum 3 years of food distribution warehouse experience
- Able to work across all warehouse functions, including operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks
- Able to lift up to 60 lbs. and regularly work in freezer environments
- Willing to come in early, stay late, and work Saturdays as operational needs require
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle and dependable transportation to and from work
- High school diploma or GED required