Warehouse Associate

Restaurant Technologies•Saint Louis, MO

28d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is a key member of the depot team, responsible for shipping, receiving, inventory management, and hands-on fleet upkeep. The role helps maintain food safety and regulatory compliance through rigorous cleaning and maintenance and supports workplace safety initiatives. Work includes handling cooking oil deliveries and tanker operations, maintaining warehouse organization, operating a forklift, loading fleet vehicles, and performing fleet maintenance and calibration. The position also requires completing sanitation and food-safety documentation and keeping the depot clean and compliant. The available schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Compensation is $21 per hour, with quarterly bonuses and opportunities to increase base pay through weekend shifts, tenure, and level-up development programs. Restaurant Technologies describes itself as an inclusive, award-winning, growing employer with locations nationwide.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
At least 2 years of warehouse-related job experience.
Valid driver's license.
Current DOT medical card or willingness to obtain one; the employer will assist.
Ability to pass a DOT-mandated pre-employment drug test for operation of a DOT-regulated vehicle.
Must meet Restaurant Technologies' Fleet Safety Policy requirements and maintain a clean driving record.
Willingness to obtain forklift operator certification; training is provided.
Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to use hand tools for basic repairs and maintenance on fleet equipment and warehouse machinery, including troubleshooting, replacing, and installing parts such as pumps, hoses, and swappable oil tanks.
Ability to use smartphones and handheld devices for warehouse tasks.
Ability to carry at least 50 pounds by hand and move it up to several hundred yards by cart.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stand, walk, climb, twist, turn, and reach without restriction.
Ability to climb up and down a ladder as high as 20 feet.
Strong attention to detail, including reviewing documentation for accuracy and identifying actionable items.
Ability to set priorities, manage multiple goals, and consistently deliver effective results.
Ability to collaborate with internal teams and provide outstanding customer service.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain orderly work environments and processes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
3 or more years of warehouse-related job experience.
At least 2 years of experience with shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
At least 2 years of experience executing daily SSOPs and completing HACCP documentation.
At least 2 years of experience with fleet maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and minor repairs.
Previous experience driving trucks with a CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

Oversee shipping materials to customers, prepare corporate returns, and support weekly receiving of cooking oil tanker trucks.
Safely receive cooking oil tankers by verifying load specifications against COAs and connecting and removing tankers according to environmental and safety containment protocols.
Maintain warehouse organization, accurately receive and reconcile orders and inventory, and work with leadership on corporate repair bins and returns.
Inspect oil samples for contaminants and inspect the warehouse for hazards or deficiencies.
Operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stack materials safely and efficiently.
Load fleet vehicles with cooking oil for daily delivery routes.
Maintain fleet vehicles according to weekly sanitation standard operating procedures, including cleaning filters, repairing or replacing hoses, and keeping trucks clean.
Conduct regular delivery-truck flow-meter verification checks and perform truck calibrations.
Repair or replace pumps and hoses on fleet trucks and handle, lift, and install swappable oil tanks as required.
If qualified and asked, move or transport DOT-regulated trucks and conduct routine safety inspections; otherwise, move or transport smaller vans and trucks as needed.
Complete daily sanitation procedures to maintain depot conditions required for food safety and prevent oil contamination.
Complete food-safety documentation, report deficiencies, sanitize warehouse floors and common areas, and record corrective actions in regulatory logs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$0-premium medical coverage for single coverage or an employer HSA contribution for family coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
401(k) with matching contributions up to 4.5% of compensation.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
$3,000 employee referral bonus program.
$200 new customer referral program.
Quarterly bonuses.
Opportunities to increase base pay through weekend shifts, tenure, and level-up development programs.
Professional development.
Competitive health care coverage and incentives.