Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate – Fontana, CA

You'll be a key player in our warehouse team, helping to move, manage, and deliver products efficiently and safely. Whether you're loading trailers, picking orders, or leading associates, you'll work in a fast-paced, multi-temperature environment, focused on accuracy, teamwork, and safety. Your efforts keep our supply chain flowing smoothly — from receiving goods, staging inventory, to shipping orders out on time.

In this role you'll:

All Associates:

• Safely operate material handling equipment: electric pallet jacks and Reach forklifts (certification required, QCD can certify you)
• Inspect incoming/outgoing shipments and verify accuracy of orders and product quality
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with company standards
• Use warehouse technology (RF Scanners, Vo Collect Headset, and Warehouse Management System) to track orders and inventory
• Follow all QIP and sanitation policies and safety protocols

Loader Specific:

• Load and unload trailers efficiently and safely
• Secure pallets for shipment and verify shipping documentation
• Assist dock operations including staging and organizing shipments

Selector (Picker) Specific:

• Use (Vo Collect headset) to pick and pack customer orders accurately
• Conduct cycle counts and spot checks to maintain inventory accuracy
• Follow FEFO (First Expired, First Out) procedures for food products

What you'll bring:

All Associates:

• Comfort working in varying temperatures including freezer and cooler environments
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork skills, and commitment to safety
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Experience with warehouse management systems, electric pallet jack (required) and Vo Collect headset or voice pick exp (preferred)
• Union Experience – Experience working in unionized environments strongly preferred

Loader:

• Electric pallet jack certification and at least 6 months of safe operation experience (required)

Selector (Picker) Specific:

• Valid electric pallet jack certification or experience with 6+ months of safe equipment operation

• Strong reading/math skills for labeling, counting, and documentation

• Use a voice-directed picking system (Vo Collect headset) to accurately select and prepare customer orders

Schedule & Setting:

• Full-time, on-site in a temperature-controlled warehouse (dry, cooler freezer: -5 °F to 38 °F)
• Primarily a 4-day work week, with shifts typically starting between 4 AM and 5 PM; weekend and holiday availability required
• Physically active role with repetitive lifting up to 50 - lbs and standing/walking for extended periods

Pay & Benefits:

• $26/hour
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available
• 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and more
• Company-provided uniforms and work shoes
• Union role

At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement.

Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.

Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.

Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).

Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only.

Additional compensation including bonuses and car allowances are subject to eligibility.

* The expected range for this position is $26/hour (For Hourly, Non-Exempt Roles) Location, confirmed job-related skills, education, experience, and relevant training will be considered in setting the actual starting salary.

Why join us? We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies. At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too. QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community. Equal Opportunity Employer: We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.