Warehouse Associate | 1st Shift

Who We Are

FedUp Foods, one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offers a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers.

Position Summary

This position plays a supporting role in the shipping, receiving, and distribution department. The warehouse associate will receive, input, sort, load and unload products and you will perform various warehouse activities.

Schedule

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Note: Flexibility required; schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, consistently punctual and enjoy working with a variety of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.

General Duties/Responsibilities

• Unload materials from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Load outbound trucks with correct inventory
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Check, verify and fill customer invoices
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Keep warehouse clean and organized daily
• Additional duties as assigned

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities

• Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same.
• Understand our SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation.
• Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality and help the company meet this commitment.
• If there is a problem that involves food quality and safety, report to the Quality Assurance Manager Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out, the situation be investigated, and resolved with the goal of continuous improvement of food quality and safety.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to navigate a variety of computer software applications, previous ERP experience a plus
• Able to be self directed and stay until completion
• Fully capable of updating computer generated inventories and documents
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Team player with attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Must be willing/able to work scheduled overtime, including some weekend shifts
• Flexibility in work hours is necessary to meet operational demands

Education and Experience

• Minimum High school diploma
• Warehouse experience, minimum 1 yr (preferred)
• Forklift Certification strongly preferred

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• 30 minute unpaid Lunch break; Two 15 minute breaks Paid
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and reach at times
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs solo and 75 lbs shared

Our Values

Agility • Collaboration • Communication • Lifelong Learning • Community • Gratitude

Our Benefits

• Health Insurance (80–90% of individual premium covered)
• Group Term Life Insurance (100% company-covered)
• Short-Term Disability (100% company-covered)
• Long-Term Disability (50% company-covered)
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 9 Paid Holidays, PTO & Sick Time

Pay: $20/hour

EEO Statement

AKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please be advised that as part of our employment process, we conduct background checks on all prospective employees. This may include verification of your employment history, educational background, criminal record, and other relevant information.