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.