Warehouse Associate Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 7:30PM

Pretium Packaging•Salt Lake City, UT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate receives, stores, handles, stages, and distributes raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse. The role supports the flow of materials through the supply chain while maintaining inventory accuracy, timely shipping and receiving, food safety compliance, and company safety, cGMP, and quality standards. The employee works independently, manages time effectively, and maintains close attention to detail. The position handles warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, inventory control and system transactions, food safety responsibilities, equipment and facility upkeep, and support for production. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, grasping, talking, hearing, and lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds. The work environment may involve working at heights or in precarious places and frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles; noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred; minimum Grade 10 or equivalent.
Forklift certification required.
Valid license to operate company vehicles or equipment, as applicable.
Basic reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and multitask.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of warehouse experience preferred.
At least 1 year of forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Read work orders, requisitions, customer specifications, and production instructions to determine which items need to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Load, unload, move, convey, and stage materials and products safely and efficiently in designated areas.
Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and other warehouse equipment in accordance with certification and safety standards.
Dock, move, and set up trailers for customer deliveries.
Sort and store materials in racks, shelves, bins, silos, or refrigerated rooms according to applicable storage requirements, product codes, and FIFO practices.
Open bales, crates, and containers safely, and arrange stock parts in the specified sequence for production or assembly.
Fill work orders and requests for materials, tools, or stock items and distribute items to production workers.
Drive vehicles to transport stored items between warehouse and plant locations or to pick up items for shipment.
Receive incoming supplies, raw materials, and finished goods into the warehouse.
Verify shipments against purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading, and UPS/FedEx documentation.
Oversee loading, unloading, handling, and documentation of shipments; prepare and process packing lists, bills of lading, shipping paperwork, and parcels.
Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and trucking companies regarding shipments and trailer availability.
Inspect trailers for cleanliness, leaks, or damage before loading.
Track, weigh, count, and record materials; perform daily raw material counts and participate in monthly and annual physical inventories.
Monitor warehouse records and report discrepancies, damage, or shortages.
Enter warehouse movements, transfers, work orders, and inventory transactions into Oracle or other warehouse systems.
Monitor inbound and outbound materials for compliance with food safety and quality standards; restore product-contact surfaces to sanitary condition after work is completed.
Document food safety and quality data and immediately report product or process failures that may affect food safety to Quality, Maintenance, or Line Supervision.
Inspect and maintain forklifts and warehouse equipment, and report maintenance needs.
Keep the warehouse, silo, and trucking area clean, organized, and free of debris; order warehouse and operational supplies as needed.
Assist production operations as directed by management and perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Follow company safety policies, Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements, Employee Handbook rules, cGMP, PPE, food safety, and quality assurance guidelines.
Use required protective equipment, report damaged or missing safety devices, and report hazards, regulatory violations, or unsafe conditions to supervision.
Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, and request supervisory guidance when procedures are not understood.
Meet deadlines and demonstrate attention to detail.