Shipping Warehouse Associate

Shipping Warehouse Associate

Sun Orchard is the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments. We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Associate to join our team!

What We Offer

• Paid time off, sick time
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, company paid life, flexible spending account, 401K matching
• Consistent schedules and professional growth opportunities
• A respectful, forward-thinking work culture

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Associate moves materials within the warehouse and completes other warehouse support tasks. Works under the close direction of senior personnel and possesses a moderate understanding of the general aspects of the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (to include but not limited to):

1. Perform various warehouse operations include unloading, put away, picking, replenishment, loading, counting and checking items to maintain inventory.

1. Will be using a variety of software systems and must be able to learn them and work in them.

1. Operates hand trucks, forklifts, scrubbers or other material handling equipment according to safety policies and procedures.

1. May view or input information into a warehouse management system (WMS), enterprise resource system (ERP), Tracegains or other databases and must be able to learn them and work in them.

1. Will be responsible for entering information into a WMS via a RDT gun.

1. Support inbound/outbound movements (pallets, finished goods, WIP, frozen, etc.,) between the Plant and warehouse.

1. Add temp loggers to pallets as needed.

1. Participate in Master Sanitation requirements.

1. Participate in warehouse maintenance and inventory activities (Preliminary and Year End counts).

1. Operates all equipment safely, maintaining proper speeds and clearances to ensure all personnel, materials, and equipment are safe at all times.

1. Fosters a culture of safety. Reports any unsafe conditions or incidents immediately to management.

1. Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications include:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1-3 years of Warehouse experience. 1- 3 years experience with a WMS required. Forklift experience required. 1+ year order selecting/picking/loading/unloading experience preferred.
• Language/Communications: Ability to read and interpret instructional details and related information.
• Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to identify constraints and resolve obstacles to optimize efficiency.
• Computer Skills: Competency with Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Manufacturing software; and general email writing and online research skills.
• Safety Awareness: Demonstrates and promotes awareness of any safety issue and promptly reports issues to the appropriate lead/supervisor.

Physical Requirements & Environment:

This position is performed in an office and chilled/frozen warehouse environment. There may be exposure to low temperature, noise, work near moving mechanical parts and forklifts, citrus fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be required to stand, walk, twist, pull, push and sit for long periods at a time, wear the proper protective equipment as required, climb a ladder or stairs, hear and communicate readily, use both hands and arms. Use of telephone, cell phone, a computer, copier, and other office equipment will be required. Travel including automobile or airplane may also be required.