Warehouse Associate I - Material Handler 3rd Shift

Westrock Coffee Company • Bryant, AR

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About The Position

The Warehouse Associate – Material Handler supports day-to-day warehouse and production material flow. The role assists with shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trailers, moving materials within the facility, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, stocking and storing materials, and fulfilling transfer orders. The position ensures accuracy and timeliness while safely supplying and returning materials to production lines.

The role uses powered industrial trucks and barcode scanning technology to handle inventory and complete system transactions. It also supports warehouse safety, cleanliness, inventory accuracy, traceability, regulatory compliance, and production readiness. This position reports to the Inventory Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience operating applicable powered industrial truck equipment.
• At least 1 year of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years of powered lift truck experience.
• Ability to use basic math skills, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow a schedule and verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with coworkers in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the supervisor to determine materials needed for scheduled production runs.
• Complete RF transactions in real time to maintain inventory accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks in accordance with training, site rules, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform receiving and shipping activities, including loading and unloading trailers, verifying counts, and documenting product movement.
• Pick, stage, stock, and transfer inventory using powered equipment and barcode scanning technology, completing system transactions accurately.
• Maintain dock, staging, and warehouse cleanliness in compliance with OSHA and safety regulations.
• Bale recyclable materials and dispose of waste using trash compactors and designated procedures while maintaining proper segregation and housekeeping.
• Follow safety procedures, monitor work areas for hazards, and promptly report concerns, near misses, and incidents.
• Comply with company policies, SOPs, quality standards, food safety requirements, and GMP practices.
• Assist with cycle counts, location audits, and other warehouse duties assigned by management.
• Supply production lines with the correct packaging materials and quantities, staging materials in designated locations.
• Promptly and accurately return unused packaging materials from production lines to the warehouse and complete required system transactions.
• Transport pallets of finished goods to the dock for stretch wrapping, staging, and shipping, ensuring pallets are secure.
• Supply appropriate quantities of roasted coffee to production lines promptly, using FIFO methods to protect freshness and prevent product expiration.
• Respond promptly to production requests and complete tasks accurately within required time frames.

What This Job Offers

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