Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

"This position requires a pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug screen. Because this role requires [driving/operating machinery/safety-sensitive tasks], it is exempt from restrictions on testing for marijuana. Applicants must test negative for marijuana/THC to be considered for employment."

As a Warehouse Export Associate at SMC, you will support the preparation and fulfillment of export customer orders as well as harbor stock shipments and just-in-time (JIT) orders. Your main focus will be on staging, labeling, and loading products while assisting with USDA export requirements. This entry-level role is hands-on and requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to learn specialized order fulfillment procedures. By working closely with supervisors, inspectors, and teammates, you will help ensure that shipments leave the warehouse accurately, safely, and on time.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math for labeling and order checks.

• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds safely.

• Willingness to follow warehouse safety procedures and USDA export guidelines.

• Previous warehouse or shipping experience helpful, but not required.

• Forklift or pallet jack certification (or willingness to be trained).

• Experience working in a warehouse, shipping, or order fulfillment role.

• Familiarity with inventory systems or shipping paperwork.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime or weekends as needed.

• Pick, stage, and prepare export orders according to supervisor instructions.

• Apply correct labels to export shipments, ensuring they meet USDA and customer requirements.

• Assist USDA inspectors and Quality Assurance staff during product checks.

• Help prepare basic paperwork and ensure export orders are organized for supervisor review.

• Safely load trucks and containers for export shipments.

• Stage and load harbor stock orders and just-in-time (JIT) shipments to meet time-sensitive customer needs.

• Verify harbor stock and JIT orders against pick lists before loading.

• Maintain clear staging areas for both export and domestic shipments to avoid errors or delays.

• Report any product, labeling, or paperwork issues to a supervisor right away.

• Work with teammates to meet daily shipping deadlines and maintain compliance standards.

• Attention to detail to ensure correct labeling, staging, and loading of export, harbor stock, and JIT shipments.

• Physical stamina to lift, move, and load products safely.

• Teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with coworkers, supervisors, and inspectors.

• Willingness to learn USDA export and domestic shipping processes.

• Basic organizational skills to keep orders and staging areas orderly.