Associate, Warehouse Operations (Let Down)
About The Position
The Associate, Warehouse Operations plays a vital role in accurately and efficiently receiving and preparing shipments to meet customer needs. The position operates warehouse equipment and manages inventory while performing receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping tasks, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork. The Stockton location is seeking an experienced high-reach operator. The schedule is a 4x10 shift starting at 1:00 PM, with Saturdays and two additional weekdays off. Cooler work has a $1.00 differential and freezer work has a $1.50 differential. Growth opportunities are available after a 60-day probation period. The role requires maintaining attendance in accordance with company policies, following safe warehouse practices, accurately matching product descriptions with labels, building pallets to customer guidelines, and meeting production standards while minimizing errors. Associates may also be assigned other warehouse duties and special projects and participate in continuous improvement activities. The work takes place in a warehouse where temperatures may range from very cool to very warm, including freezer temperatures of -10 degrees and refrigerator temperatures of 25–35 degrees. Associates may also be exposed to outside weather conditions. Noise levels are typically low to moderate. The role involves repetitive lifting, moving, and carrying, as well as standing, walking, climbing, and sitting.
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 safe warehouse working practices as instructed.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a commitment 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 in the warehouse.
- Availability to work weekends, holidays, day shifts, and overnight schedules.
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.
- Experience operating high-reach warehouse equipment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain attendance in accordance with company policies.
- Follow safe work practices and prioritize the well-being of yourself and your team.
- Safeguard confidential company information.
- Accurately match product descriptions with label descriptions.
- Build pallets to meet customer guidelines.
- Maintain production standards while minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
- Perform receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping tasks.
- Operate warehouse equipment and manage inventory.
- Take on other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Benefits
- Health/Rx coverage after 30 days.
- Dental insurance after 30 days.
- Vision insurance after 30 days.
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA) after 30 days.
- Supplemental life insurance after 30 days.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Paid sick time.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD).
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
- Holiday pay for company-designated holidays.
- Cooler differential of $1.00.
- Freezer differential of $1.50.
- Growth opportunity after a 60-day probation period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
