Warehouse Associate

The Wright Group • Crowley, LA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate coordinates the verification and recordkeeping of incoming and outgoing materials, and serves as an initial point of contact for loading customer orders and unloading incoming trucks. The role supports shipping and receiving schedules, accurate shipment handling, inventory entry, material storage, and warehouse organization in a production environment.

The position operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment, prepares items for shipment, manages finished and raw materials, completes warehouse and equipment logs, and may serve as backup to operators. It requires following cGMP and EHS requirements, using required personal protective equipment, and working across indoor and outdoor production and warehouse areas. The job involves physical activity, including lifting, prolonged standing and walking, climbing, and possible work in elevated areas and confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience following cGMP requirements.
• Good command of English for cGMP and EHS compliance.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to regularly lift or move containers and boxes weighing up to approximately 55 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to climb stairs and work standing for 7–8 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing facility and tolerate exposure to dust and food-manufacturing chemicals.
• Ability to use required and recommended personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in elevated areas and ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, and portable work areas or platforms.
• Ability to work in confined spaces to inspect, repair, and troubleshoot process equipment and other confined-access areas.

Responsibilities

• Review pending orders and records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods needed to meet schedules.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure shipments are accurate, complete, and in suitable condition.
• Determine shipment space requirements and placement in trucks to avoid overloading trailers and meet state-to-state load-capacity and tandem-placement requirements.
• Inspect loading operations for compliance with shipping specifications; seal dedicated truckloads and ensure LTL carriers padlock trailers before leaving the facility.
• Inspect material-handling equipment for defects and notify maintenance personnel and the Warehouse Manager of repair needs.
• Maintain daily forklift check sheets, warehouse cleaning logs, and receiving logs.
• Direct the movement and storage of shipments from docks to storage, work, and staging areas.
• Enter received materials into inventory using the CBM system and verify them against purchase orders.
• Ensure documentation for incoming materials is completed and submitted to Quality by the end of the day for timely sampling.
• Follow written and oral instructions and help standardize procedures to improve efficiency.
• Promote harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
• Operate forklifts with safety as a priority and maintain the assigned forklift.
• Prepare items for shipment and send UPS/FedEx shipments as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties; wrap and store finished goods and organize and store raw materials.
• Serve as backup to operators when needed.

What This Job Offers

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