Production Warehouse Associate

Palmer Food Service•Rochester, NY

3h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Why Palmer Food Services? We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team - because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage. What We Value: Honesty & Integrity Service & Excellence Collaboration & Teamwork Family & Community Dependability & Loyalty Compassion Role and Responsibilities: Process daily returns in accordance with the customer return policy. Ensure that all product transfers are received. Daily morning drops for the production team. Select and stage G&C, Wegmans and DTYM outbound orders. Inspect products daily for wholesomeness and proper expiration dates. Accurately check in products, ensuring quality control regarding expiration dates, temperature requirements, and box integrity. Communicate any changes to purchase orders with the purchasing department, including early or late deliveries, shortages, overages, and quality issues. Salvage damaged goods and items nearing expiration. Splits produced every day based on need. Balance a short list of inventory projects and complete them in a timely fashion. Ensure W.I.P. (work in progress) inventory is adjusted and corrected bi-weekly. Assist management with month end cycle counts. Let down and put away the product. Manage product hold and release tags; “sample lots” Organize and store products appropriately. Complete daily cleaning assignments. Ie; boxes, sweeping and damaged pallet removal. Be a reliable and cooperative team player, ready to fill in as needed and fully engage in the work environment. Show a willingness to learn new skills for professional growth and company advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft suite.
Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Experience using inventory or warehousing systems.
Must be able to lift up to 50 LBS.
Complete all 3 PIT certifications at PFS.
Office clerical skills and knowledge of computers and target system.
Comfortable with machinery reaching heights of 25 ft.
Ability to perform duties in freezer and coolers.

Responsibilities

Process daily returns in accordance with the customer return policy.
Ensure that all product transfers are received.
Daily morning drops for the production team.
Select and stage G&C, Wegmans and DTYM outbound orders.
Inspect products daily for wholesomeness and proper expiration dates.
Accurately check in products, ensuring quality control regarding expiration dates, temperature requirements, and box integrity.
Communicate any changes to purchase orders with the purchasing department, including early or late deliveries, shortages, overages, and quality issues.
Salvage damaged goods and items nearing expiration.
Splits produced every day based on need.
Balance a short list of inventory projects and complete them in a timely fashion.
Ensure W.I.P. (work in progress) inventory is adjusted and corrected bi-weekly.
Assist management with month end cycle counts.
Let down and put away the product.
Manage product hold and release tags; “sample lots”
Organize and store products appropriately.
Complete daily cleaning assignments. Ie; boxes, sweeping and damaged pallet removal.
Be a reliable and cooperative team player, ready to fill in as needed and fully engage in the work environment. Show a willingness to learn new skills for professional growth and company advancement.