Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate – La Puente, 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 for forklift)
• 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 and (Vo Collect headset) preferred

Loader:

• Electric pallet jack certification and at least 6 months of safe operation experience preferred

Selector (Picker) Specific:

• Valid electric pallet jack certification and 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 3 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

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.