Entry Warehouse Team Member

Winland Foods•Columbia, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring an Entry Warehouse Team Member to support the safe and efficient movement of goods and materials across warehouse, production, and packaging operations. The role includes operating equipment, managing inventory and stock rotation, staging materials for production, and maintaining accurate documentation and an organized, audit-ready workspace. The team member must comply with food safety and quality standards, including GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FSMA requirements. The position may also support shipping and receiving, parcel deliveries, recyclable-material handling, training and assisting teammates, and continuous-improvement efforts. It is based at 2000 American Italian Way in Columbia, South Carolina. The schedule is a 2-2-3 rotation on first shift, 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with additional overtime based on production needs; overtime or weekends may be needed. The listed pay is $22.31 per hour, based on experience and other qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
Experience operating equipment such as forklifts and box trucks, and using SAP inventory management systems.
Willingness to obtain required certifications, such as forklift, SAP, or Train the Trainer certifications.
Ability to operate equipment, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
Proficiency with SAP, hand scanners, and basic math; computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of GMP, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, other food safety regulations, and company safety procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push heavy loads, stand and walk for extended periods (up to 90% of the shift), and climb as needed.
Ability to perform physical tasks that may include pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills; 20/20 corrected vision, normal hearing and vision with correction as needed, color perception, and full range of hand and arm movement.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others about work matters, primarily in English, including understanding and responding to oral and written information and communicating in writing as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Positive, dependable, self-motivated work ethic; strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications such as forklift certification or Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
Experience operating forklifts, box trucks, and SAP inventory systems.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrapping machines, and related equipment; inspect equipment and document inspections.
Follow applicable Department of Transportation and workplace safety regulations.
Move and stage materials accurately and promptly, maintain FIFO rotation, and return materials to their designated locations.
Handle recyclable materials according to plant processes and deliver daily parcel shipments.
Participate in inventory counts and use computer systems such as SAP for inventory transfers and reporting.
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, allergen, kosher, organic-product storage, and company food safety requirements.
Keep assigned areas clean and audit-ready, and promptly report safety or quality concerns.
Assist teammates, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Maintain accurate material-handling records and participate in improvement projects, required training, and 5S efforts.
Provide training, guidance, or feedback to team members as applicable to the role's level.