Warehouse Associate

The Wright Group•Crowley, LA

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate coordinates the verification and recordkeeping of incoming and outgoing materials. The role serves as a first point of contact for loading customer orders for outbound shipments and unloading incoming trucks. The associate enters received materials into inventory using the CBM system, verifies them against purchase orders, prepares items for shipment, and organizes raw materials and finished goods. The role also supports production operators as needed and completes general housekeeping and warehouse upkeep. The position requires following cGMP and EHS requirements, written and oral instructions, and established shipping and receiving procedures. The associate maintains required logs and documentation, ensures incoming-material paperwork is submitted to Quality by the end of the day, and places safety at the forefront when operating forklifts. Work takes place in a production environment and may involve indoor and outdoor work, exposure to dust, noise, food-manufacturing chemicals, and extreme temperatures. Required PPE must be used at all times.

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 lift or move containers or boxes weighing up to approximately 55 pounds repetitively.
Ability to climb stairs and work standing for 7–8 hours per day.
Ability to use required and recommended personal protective equipment at all times.
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.
Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, judgment, professionalism, and adaptability competencies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate verification and recordkeeping for incoming and outgoing materials.
Review pending orders and records to set shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods.
Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and acceptable condition.
Determine shipment space requirements and load placement to avoid overloading trailers and meet state-to-state load-capacity and tandem-placement requirements.
Inspect loading operations for compliance with shipping specifications and seal truck doors on dedicated truckloads.
Ensure LTL carriers padlock their trailers before leaving the facility.
Inspect material-handling equipment for defects and notify maintenance personnel and the Warehouse Manager.
Maintain daily forklift check sheets, warehouse cleaning logs, and receiving logs.
Move and store shipments between docks, storage, work, and staging areas.
Enter inbound materials into inventory through the CBM system and verify received materials against purchase orders.
Prepare items for shipment and send UPS/FedEx shipments as needed.
Perform general housekeeping and maintain the assigned forklift.
Wrap and store finished goods and organize and store raw materials.
Submit documentation for all incoming materials to Quality by the end of the day to support timely sampling.
Follow written and oral instructions and contribute to standardizing procedures to improve efficiency.
Maintain workplace harmony and help resolve grievances.
Operate forklifts with safety as a priority.
Serve as backup to operators and assist where needed.