Warehouse Associate

Peterson Farms Inc • Ellington, CT

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Currently looking for a 2nd shift Warehouse Associate. Located in Ellington, CT

Requirements

• Willing to operate various types of forklifts.
• Proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word) and Email software (Office 365).
• Knowledge of and competence in the use of Warehouse Management System software and hardware, including handheld scanning devices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, motor carrier regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms or freezers.
• Responds to requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Marks materials with identifying information and records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Properly utilizes the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect production, shipping, receiving and inventory data.
• Ships finished product and completes any and all related documentation in accordance with approved Finished Product Shipping Standard Operating Procedures.
• Receives raw materials and completes any and all related documentation in accordance with approved Raw Materials Receiving Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes all Trailer Inspections and any and all related documentation in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Department.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Arranges stock materials in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
• Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment.
• Prepares samples or other parcels for mailing.
• Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Maintains inventory records and performs cycle counts as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees