Associate, Warehouse Operations (Loader)
About The Position
The Associate, Warehouse Operations role supports accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to meet customer needs. The associate operates warehouse equipment, manages inventory, and performs receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping tasks with an emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork. The position requires maintaining production standards, minimizing errors, and supporting continuous improvement. The warehouse environment can range from very cool to very warm, including freezer temperatures of -10 degrees and refrigerator temperatures of 25–35 degrees, as well as exposure to outside weather conditions. Typical warehouse noise levels are low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience operating powered warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or stock pickers.
- Strong communication skills with internal customers and management.
- Ability to follow instructed safe warehouse working practices.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
- Ability to lift, move, and carry 30–40 pounds repetitively, upwards of 1,000 times per day, and larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb, and sit at times in the warehouse.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in food distribution or a warehouse environment.
- Experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) and other systems to track performance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain attendance in accordance with company policies.
- Uphold safe work practices in the warehouse and prioritize the well-being of yourself and your team.
- Safeguard confidential company information.
- Accurately match product descriptions with label descriptions.
- Build pallets in the warehouse to meet customer guidelines.
- Maintain production standards while minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
- Perform other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Support receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
Benefits
- Health and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company-designated holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
