WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE 1st Shift

Job Title

USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of facility operations through proper product handling, organization, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Unload and load trailers, verifying proper product stacking and that product is not being mixed on pallets.

Ensure that all customer product is accounted for, free of infestation, production codes are in check, and product is within their acceptable temperature range prior to placing the products into storage.

Identify and recover any received or shipped damaged product consistent with company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your supervisor.

Assist in physical inventories, when necessary, to ensure the safekeeping of the customer's product.

Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped, that product comes from the proper location, and that the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents.

Stack product to build pallets and tape or stretch-wrap them as required to ensure product stability.

Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service and/or company standards.

Pallets height can reach up to seven (7) feet.

Efficiently move product from the staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.

Safely operate various pieces of equipment, including forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and turret trucks to load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.

Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion.

Inspect equipment daily to ensure it is operating in a safe manner.

The Job Specifics :

Location and Department: Operations

Reports To: Supervisor

Travel Amount: Minimal

Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Non-Exempt JOB CODE

What We Are Looking For

The Ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the following qualifications.

Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.

Work in a temperature range from +50F to -30F with moderate noise levels.

Lift overhead when required.

May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.

Stand and walk for extended periods.

Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.

Attention to detail.

Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.

Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.

Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and or special events.

Operate a registered motor vehicle, if a part of daily tasks.

Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.

Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.

Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.

Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details :

Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.

Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.

Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.

Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.

Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.

Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.

Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.

Participate in safety and educational training programs.

What's In It For You :

We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:

401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.

Blue Cross Blue Shield is available after 30 days of service, if elected.

Company Life Insurance.

A variety of additional benefits and perks.

Additional Information :

This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.

Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Preferred

Financial

Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.