WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

*** Hiring for 2 shifts***
Team 1 Sunday - Tuesday every other Wednesday 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Team 3 Thursday - Saturday every other Wednesday 5:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Who We Are: 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.

The Job Details:


• Shipping and Receiving: Unload and load trailers and verify proper stacking and freight not being mixed on pallets, one item to a pallet as required unless instructed otherwise. Tape or stretch-wrap pallet as required to ensure product stability.


• Checking: Prior to product storage, count all product, compare your counts to the drivers’ manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates. Report shortages damages and misplacements to your immediate supervisor who will forward the information to the appropriate parties. Must be able to move product to the storage locations. Must also be able to stack and store the product in the appropriate areas. Must be able to verify receipt of product at appropriate temperature.

• Over, Short, and Damage: Identify and recover any received or shipping damage consistent with Company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your area supervisor.

• Inventory: If needed, assist in physical inventories with use of scanners. Ensure proper stock rotation by following lot number identification.


• Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped, Make certain product comes from the proper locations and the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. Pallets height can reach up to 7 feet.


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


• Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, slip-sheet or other power equipment. Maintain the facilities, equipment and materials in a neat, clean orderly fashion. Daily inspections and verify equipment is operating prior to the start of the day’s activity. Advise your supervisor of any problems encountered. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.


What We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications.

Education

• • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience

• Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training


Other Abilities You Will Need to Have:
The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of the 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 70lbs occasionally with assistance

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.


• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity.


• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery.


• Lift overhead when required

• Ability to work overtime is an essential part of this position due to demand

• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements.

• Have acceptable and / or correctable vision.


• Work in a temperature range of +50 to -30 degrees F with moderate noise levels


• Personal interaction and communication required to and from other people is extremely high.

• Good arithmetic and reading skills.


• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.


• A self-starter that can work independently and coordinate with others.


• Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage stress and 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 of systems

• Identify and record any issues relating 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 available after 30 days of service, if elected.

· Company Life Insurance.

· A variety of additional benefits and perks.

Things We Need To Mention:

· The above 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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.