Warehouse Team Member

Warehouse Team Member

Reports to: Supervisor, Warehouse

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Warehouse Team Member works closely with Logistics, Customer Success, and Purchasing to manage/monitor inbound and outbound inventory levels. Previous warehouse experience, forklift operation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is a plus but not required. The ability to work on both the Dry and Frozen side of the Warehouse which will include working in extreme temperatures is preferred. Load/unload trucks, store and pull product, equipment, and maintain accurate inventory within the Warehouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Load/unload trailers, store and pull product, verify Lot codes/Serial Numbers before receiving product and equipment.
• Make notations of any damaged items on the Bill of Lading (BOL) before signing, dating, and returning to the driver. Notify the Shipping and Receiving Coordinator as well as the Quality & Purchasing department.
• Read customer purchase orders, palletize product on pallets and ship to the correct wholesaler.
• Sort and place product and/or equipment in racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Ensure warehouse is accessible and safe for traffic.
• Assemble purchase orders from inventory stock and place the order on pallets and relocating orders to a staging area to be shipped to wholesaler.
• Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Record amounts of products or equipment received or distributed by verifying quantities against BOL's/SO's/PO's and Net Suite
• Assist with Weekly, Quarterly, and Year-End inventory Audits.
• Work closely with Logistics, Customer Success, Purchasing and Quality to manage and monitor inventory levels on both inbound and outbound product.
• Offer customer service (Walk-in Sales).
• Safely use equipment – properly load and unload trucks, forklift, and pallet jack operations, etc.
• Ensure forklift maintenance (proper charging, tire inflation, cleaning, etc.).
• Prepare new and used equipment for shipping.
• Keep track of warehouse supplies (pallets, wrap, cleaning supplies, etc.).
• Always organize warehouse and work area for cleanliness. Work Area will be clean before leaving at the end of the day.
• Complete Safety Training and abide by all plant Safety policies.
• Work with a positive Safety attitude.
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, to Logistics team, support staff, and supervisors.
• Make accurate shift notes utilizing computer systems when appropriate and involve others who have interest in information.
• Receive and understand written and verbal instructions by following through and reacting to information communicated to you by others.
• Take initiative to seek new ways to do things by considering alternative approaches to common problems.
• Work with the team in the problem-solving process to collect appropriate data, analyze information, and reach consensus or recommended solutions.
• Maintain product food safety to meet and exceed the standards set by the company and its customers through Good Distribution Practices and company policies.
• Complete yearly HACCP, Allergen Management, Food Defense, and Food Fraud training.
• Adhere to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) code guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Three months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred.
• Equipment operation certification (e.g., forklift), where applicable
• Able to follow systematic instructions (e.g., Process chart, SOP, inventory process, safety procedures, etc.)
• Participate effectively in a team environment by relating positively and in a timely manner to others, including meetings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to perform job unsupervised by making independent decisions and taking responsibility
• Able to perform primary calculations necessary to record productivity, inventory auditing, and complete all transactions in assigned areas
• Able to move product and equipment from receiving to storage areas and from inventory to shipping
• Able to learn or use scanning guns and Warehouse Management System
• Must be able to speak to, hear, and understand others in person and by phone in English

Working Conditions

• Employee will work in varying warehouse conditions, including dry, refrigerated, or freezer environments, with exposure to temperature changes from warehouse to freezer (-10 to 40 degrees), noise, dust, and moving machinery
• Fast-paced, food-grade warehouse environment
• Interaction with moving equipment and machinery
• Early morning, extended shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required based on business needs

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and reaching
• Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of products weighing up to 50 pounds independently or lift 75 pounds with a team member.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms for handling cases, scanning product, palletizing, and labeling as well as packing, counting, and staging product
• Ability to climb ladders or step platforms and work at varying heights
• Visual acuity required to read labels, lot codes, expiration dates, and GS1-128 barcodes
• Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions and safety alerts
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to speak to, hear, and understand others in person and by phone in English
• Must be able to handle paperwork and use a computer system