Warehouse Associate (2nd Shift)

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees perform functions assigned by the warehouse supervisor and/or manager, including receiving, returns, stocking, selection, pallet consolidation, loading and unloading trucks, and shipping. The stated schedule is 12:30 PM–9:00 PM, Thursday–Monday, with flexibility for mandatory overtime. Schedules are limited and not guaranteed; available schedules are offered based on business needs and staffing availability. The role operates in a food manufacturing environment and involves working across facilities, using material-handling equipment, following GMPs, and working in a freezer or cold environment down to -10°F. Frequent standing and walking, exposure to cold or wet areas, and a fast-paced, production-oriented work environment are expected. The position requires reliable attendance, punctuality, independent work, and consistent adherence to standard procedures. The role requires standing, sitting, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds in continuous motion. Repetitive lifting, grasping, and handling materials or equipment are required, as are sufficient hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate warehouse tools and equipment safely.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment.
At least 2 years of forklift operating experience.
High school diploma or equivalent minimum.
Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude when dealing with staff, coworkers, supervisors, and buyers or customers.
Comfort using Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Self-motivated, with attention to detail and deadlines.
Ability to adapt to changing directions and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Familiarity with moving palletized or binned goods among facilities.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and respond quickly to changing needs.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Strong conflict-resolution, problem-solving, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality; ethical and compassionate.
Ability to work independently and maintain a production-oriented sense of urgency, punctuality, and consistency.
Ability to work in a freezer or cold environment down to -10°F and tolerate varying temperatures, loud environments, and occasional vibration.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 100 pounds in continuous motion.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including lifting, grasping, and handling materials or equipment.
Sufficient hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate warehouse tools, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely.
Ability to safely operate manual and electric pallet jacks, forklifts if certified, and other warehouse machinery.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, stocking, selection, pallet consolidation, and loading or unloading as scheduled and assigned, including finished product coming from production.
Select products using pick tickets, build pallets, wrap them from top to bottom, and stage them in the proper shipping lanes.
Operate equipment for which trained and certified safely and efficiently; equipment may include box cutters, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and other heavy machinery.
Work with storage bays and racking systems and follow inventory-control and FIFO procedures.
Enter data accurately in the NetSuite WMS system.
Maintain the warehouse in good condition.
Comply with applicable health and safety codes.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.