WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

United States Cold Storage, Inc. • Covington, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

USCS is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support cold-chain shipping, receiving, storage, inventory, and order fulfillment. The role involves handling and verifying product, preparing shipments, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining safe, orderly facilities. The position pays $19.50 per hour, with a $1.75-per-hour shift differential for second, third, and weekend night shifts, plus an additional $2.00 per hour for time worked on weekends.

The associate must be able to work in temperatures ranging from +50 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit with moderate noise, work at a fast pace, and communicate frequently with others. Overtime is an essential part of the position due to demand. Job functions may vary by operating area, and the description may not include every task required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous high-reach forklift experience and/or warehouse training.
• Bend and lift up to 50 pounds regularly and lift up to 70 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Stand and walk for extended periods; handle objects, tools, or controls; and lift overhead.
• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity, with acceptable or correctable vision.
• Use scanners, tablets, radios, phones, and other warehouse machinery.
• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements.
• Have good arithmetic and reading skills and understand and follow verbal and written instructions and company policies.
• Work independently as a self-starter and coordinate with others.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and manage stress and productivity guidelines.
• Work in temperatures from +50 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit in a moderately noisy environment.
• Communicate and interact with other people frequently.
• Be able to work overtime, which is an essential part of the position due to demand.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous high-reach forklift experience and/or warehouse training.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers; verify proper freight stacking and pallet separation, and secure pallets with tape or stretch wrap as needed.
• Count incoming product, compare counts with drivers’ manifests, inspect shipments for damage, infestation, and production code dates, and report shortages, damage, or misplacements to the immediate supervisor.
• Move, stack, and store product in appropriate locations, verifying that received product is at the appropriate temperature.
• Identify and recover received or shipping damage in accordance with company policy, and report shortages and overages to the area supervisor.
• Assist with physical inventories using scanners when needed and maintain stock rotation according to lot number identification.
• Pick and prepare product for shipment, verifying product type, quantity, location, and lot numbers against picking documents while meeting customer service standards.
• Move product from staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.
• Use forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials.
• Keep facilities, equipment, and materials neat and orderly; inspect equipment daily, verify it is operating before work begins, and report problems to a supervisor.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with prescribed work methods.
• Maintain professional appearance and communication; participate in staff or customer meetings when required.
• Help prevent, identify, and record product, process, or quality non-conformities and issues; recommend or provide solutions through appropriate channels and verify their implementation.
• Follow posted security and safety procedures and participate in safety and educational training.

Benefits

• 401(k) after one year for eligible full-time employees not under contract.
• Educational assistance after one year for eligible full-time employees not under contract.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage, if elected, after 30 days of service.
• Company life insurance.
• Additional unspecified perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED