1st Shift Warehouse Associate

Kitchen Warehouse AssociateThe Kitchen Warehouse Associate utilizes systematic approaches to loading/unload shipments, ensuring shipments are correct, material handling, maintaining an accurate physical inventory, and assisting with maintaining an organized and safe warehouse.Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:Responsible for shipping/receiving, material handling and movement, storage, and tracking of raw and finished products and other components into & through the warehouse and freezerVerify incoming/outgoing quantities and description of materialsReceive in any/all trucks, load and unload material within warehouse and freezerScan product in and out to proper locationReport any defects, damage, or discrepancies; identify damaged, lost, or missing materials and notifies Lead/Supervisor immediatelyEnsure First In/First Out practices maintainedOperate forklift, scanners, pallet jack, ladders, scissor lift, and other warehouse equipmentCheck product in from Sysco and cold storage and input into AX/inventory system appropriatelyAccurately load completed meals to cold storage/Ankeny as requested while correctly completing Bill of LadingPull and slack frozen product to be used on packaging lineDeliver labels, P2's, pallets, etc. as needed to Plate & Pack, CCRTE, or other production areas as neededMonitor truck temps per our SOPsMaintain clean, organized, and safe work areaHelp maintain proper warehouse securityRequired Skills and ExperiencePrevious forklift and scanning experienceCandidate will obtain Mom's Meals forklift certification upon hireAbility to work quickly and safelyInitiative and ability to work with little supervisionGeneral understanding of inventory managementGood reading comprehension, basic math & reasoning skills, and basic data entry abilityGood time management and prioritization skillsGood communication and teamwork skillsMay learn/use some aspects of AX computer inventory systemPreferred Skills and Experience2 years' warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling experiencePrevious experience working in a manufacturing and/or food distribution industryPhysical RequirementsRegularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and armsFrequently required to stand, communicate, and listenOccasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouchOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsVisual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusAble to perform repetitive movementsAble to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)Company OverviewMom's Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom's Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.EEOMom's Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.