Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

MS-IL Staffing & Packaging  and its local clients are NOW HIRING for a 1st-shift   Warehouse Associate   in the Indianapolis,   IN , area!

• Position: Warehouse Associate
• Shift : 1st shift, Monday - Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM
• Pay: $18-19
• Location: Indianapolis IN (Soutwest)

J ob Summary :

The Warehouse Associate will predominantly work wherever needed throughout the Distribution Center. Including tasks such as load and unload shipments, put away finished Production inventory, fulfill orders from dry warehouse area, execute smooth receipt when receiving product, inventory, replenish product in pick bins, and order fulfillment with accuracy in all activity. The Warehouse Associate will work with other staff members and customers to include Freezer needs, Cooler needs and Janitorial needs daily

D uties   and R esponsibilities :

• The primary function is to pick orders using a riding pallet jack and a scan gun, loading outbound semis and box trucks, and using a forklift to bring product down in the racking for the next day's orders. 
• Perform various warehouse functions including Replenishment, order-fulfillment (in both case and pallet quantities), prepare product for distribution (including wrapping pallets and labeling orders), and ship product to the endpoint destination. o Take direction as indicated by multiple sources: document, scanner or other instruction. Keep your workstation clean. o Change tasks and assignments as the needs of our Distribution Center require. 
• Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision. 
• Operate PIT equipment according to Gleaners and OSHA guidelines. 
• Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Ability to read, write and understand instructions. 
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors. 
• Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). 
• Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records. 
• Understand warehouse inventory. 
• Being able to identify good vs. bad produce. 
• Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis. 
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude. 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT, pallet jack, forklift, etc.) certification and experience preferred (or ability to be certified). 
• Works well with others and independently. 
• Demonstrated ability to discharge the Essential Functions of the position as set forth above. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. 
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. regularly and to push/pull 2,000 lbs. of product using manual and/or electric pallet jack. 
• Ability to speak clearly. 
• Ability to operate machine, mechanical, and electrical equipment. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Warehouse/Distribution Environment. 
• This position is predominantly in the dry section of our warehouse with some activity in refrigerated and freezer environments. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Hot/Cold Environment and exposure to fumes/odors and dirt/dust. 
• Some exposure to outdoors (i.e. all-weather conditions) and the office. 
• Constant movement of vehicles and equipment; Machinery/equipment in use. 
• Requires movement of product in-and-out of trailers and straight trucks. 
• Flexible work schedule, including ability to work Saturday and evening hours as needed.

I nterested ?

Interested candidates apply now, call or in person MS-IL Plainfield office Monday to Friday between 8:00AM-4:00PM

Address: 2685 E Main St Suite 103, Plainfield, IN 46168

Phone: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

You will complete the following:

• Application and onboarding documents
• Orientation
• Drug Test (Saliva)
• Background Check

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