Warehouse Associate - Reusable Plastic Crate Sorter
About The Position
The Warehouse Associate, also referred to as a Material Handler or Returnable Plastic Container (RPC) Sorter, hand-sorts reusable plastic containers used to ship produce, eggs, meat, and other goods. The role supports efficient and accurate operations by sorting containers onto pallets for manufacturers. The position involves inspecting containers for quality, removing trash and debris, wrapping and securing sorted pallets for shipment, moving palletized materials around the storage facility, completing paperwork to track daily progress, and communicating regularly with the Shift Lead or On-Site Manager. The listed hourly pay is $17.50. The work may take place in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, the elements, and airborne particulates. Employees repetitively bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for shifts of varying lengths. Noise levels depend on the location. Required personal protective equipment includes eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations. The job requires close, distance, and color vision, regular lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
Responsibilities
- Hand stack RPCs on pallets to the appropriate height, following inventory control instructions.
- Examine products for quality standards.
- Ensure all trash and debris are removed before containers are returned to the customer.
- Wrap sorted pallets and secure them for shipment.
- Move pallets or materials on pallets or in crates around the storage facility.
- Accurately complete paperwork to track daily progress.
- Communicate regularly with the Shift Lead or On-Site Manager.
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Daily Pay access to earned wages before payday
- Referral bonuses
- Long-term career advancement
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Great team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
