Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Local Charlotte, NC Foodservice Distributor seeking to fill a warehouse position.

Hours of operation Monday-Friday 5:30am-2:00pm This Warehouse position is responsible for loading transport, bulk, and route trucks. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. Works from order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Position is responsible for accuracy in loading and complying with shipper/receiver documentation. Follows warehouse instructions in building loads. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Outgoing truck loading involves moving full or partial pallets of products from the warehouse onto a truck or trailer and removing any returned pallets/plastic flats. Responsible for unloading raw materials and placing them in designated warehouse space.

Bulk truck loading involves selecting designated products from the warehouse and loading them onto a pallet. Position is responsible for maintaining the stability of the pallet through proper stacking and shrink-wrapping. In most cases, pallets are loaded onto a truck for local delivery, or a trailer for pick-up. Position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets.

Position requires lifting a very high volume of cases of product per day from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during a long work period. Requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting reaching and grasping as product is moved.

PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: Drive pallet jack or fork lift to picking area and build pallet/load according to load sheet. Mark load ticket for out of stock items. Wrap pallet when pallet/load is finished. Turn in paper work with order for check before loading and have truck checked. Stage pallet and/or load into truck when ready. Complete partial pallets and put away mixed pallets. Maintain proper housekeeping standards in work area. Punctuality, and reliable attendance must be maintained.