WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE-2B SHIFT

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS • Quakertown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate performs warehouse operations at the Quakertown West facility, including picking, put-away, loading, and unloading while preserving product condition and lot integrity. The role uses warehouse material-handling equipment and RF/scanning devices, maintains a clean work environment, follows safety procedures and established work rules, and meets productivity expectations. The position works Sunday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. Overtime may be required based on demand. The work environment may range from +50 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit, with moderate noise and frequent interaction and communication with others. The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Other duties include maintaining professional conduct, attending staff or customer meetings when required, identifying product, process, or quality issues, recommending and verifying solutions through appropriate channels, following security and safety procedures, and participating in safety and educational training. Duties may vary by area of operation, and reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous forklift and/or warehouse training is a plus.
• Bend and lift up to 50 pounds regularly; lift up to 70 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and be able to lift overhead.
• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity.
• Use scanners, tablets, radios, phones, and other warehouse machinery.
• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements.
• Have acceptable and/or correctable vision.
• Have good arithmetic and reading skills; understand and follow verbal and written instructions and company policies.
• Be able to work independently and coordinate with others in a fast-paced environment while managing stress and productivity guidelines.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential part of the position.
• Maintain a moderate level of noise exposure and work in temperatures ranging from +50 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Frequent personal interaction and communication with other people is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift and/or warehouse training.

Responsibilities

• Use warehouse material-handling equipment, which may include pacers, walkie-riders, high-reach equipment, pallet jacks, and order pickers.
• Perform assigned functions using RF and scanning devices.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment using clean-as-you-go techniques.
• Operate equipment safely and follow established procedures, work rules, and productivity levels.
• Perform picking tasks, maintaining lot integrity and product condition.
• Perform put-away tasks, maintaining lot integrity and product condition.
• Perform loading and unloading tasks, maintaining lot integrity and product condition.
• Maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings when required.
• Initiate action to prevent nonconformities relating to products, processes, and quality systems.
• Identify and record issues relating to products, processes, and quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels and verify their implementation.
• Follow posted security procedures and safety procedures.
• Participate in safety and educational training.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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