General Warehouse Worker

Job Description

Job Description

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently located across the U.S.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Summary:  Under direct supervision, receives, stores, selects, and loads products within the warehouse while ensuring accuracy, productivity, safety, and excellent customer service. Performs warehouse operations and material handling tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor or Operations Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate material handling equipment, including hand jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and other warehouse equipment.
• Safely operate material handling equipment for up to 95% of the workday.
• Select, prepare, and fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receive inbound products and ensure accurate documentation and inventory records.
• Apply pallet tags and other identifying labels to materials upon receipt.
• Transport products and materials from receiving areas to storage locations or other designated areas.
• Stock items on racks, shelves, or bins according to assigned warehouse locations.
• Rotate inventory to ensure older stock is readily accessible and used first.
• Read pick tickets, labels, or electronic displays to assemble customer orders and place them on pallets for shipment.
• Load trailers with merchandise scheduled for delivery.
• Record and maintain inventory and operational data as required.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the company's zero-error standards.
• Meet or exceed established productivity goals and service-level expectations.
• Follow all company safety policies, government regulations, and safe work practices.
• Conduct routine inspections of material handling equipment and monitor fluid levels to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Handle products and equipment carefully to prevent damage to company assets, facilities, and inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer requests and inquiries to ensure satisfaction.
• Treat internal and external customers with respect, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Support and uphold company policies, values, and standards.
• Take accountability for individual actions and their impact on customers, coworkers, and company performance.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs and company objectives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience or certification a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.