Warehouse Operations Associate

Restaurant Technologies • Nashville, TN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Associate is a member of Restaurant Technologies’ depot team, responsible for shipping, receiving, inventory management, fleet upkeep, and warehouse sanitation. The role supports food safety and regulatory compliance through cleaning, maintenance, inspections, documentation, and workplace safety practices. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is $20 per hour, plus shift differential, overtime, and quarterly bonus opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 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.
• Must pass a DOT-mandated pre-employment drug test for the DOT-regulated vehicle operation requirement.
• 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 and replacing or 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 transport 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 a ladder up to 20 feet high.
• Strong attention to detail, including reviewing documentation for accuracy and identifying actionable items.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple goals, and deliver effective results.
• Collaborative approach and ability to partner with internal teams and provide customer service.
• Strong organization and ability to maintain orderly work environments and processes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipment of materials to customers, prepare corporate returns, and support weekly receiving of cooking oil tanker trucks.
• Safely receive cooking oil tankers by checking load specifications against certificates of analysis and connecting and removing tankers in accordance with environmental and safety containment protocols.
• Maintain warehouse organization, receive and reconcile orders and inventory, and work with leadership to process corporate repair bins and returns.
• Inspect oil samples for contaminants and conduct warehouse inspections to identify 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 the fleet according to weekly sanitation standard operating procedures, including cleaning filters, repairing or replacing hoses, and keeping trucks clean.
• Check delivery-truck flow meters, calibrate trucks, and ensure compliance with safety, legal, and quality standards.
• Repair and replace pumps and hoses on fleet trucks; handle, lift, and install swappable oil tanks as required.
• When qualified and assigned, move or transport DOT-regulated trucks or smaller vehicles and conduct routine vehicle safety inspections.
• Perform daily standard sanitary operating procedures to maintain sanitary depot conditions and prevent oil contamination; complete food-safety documentation and report deficiencies.
• Clean warehouse floors and common areas according to schedule and document 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) matching contributions up to 4.5% of compensation.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• New-customer referral program.
• Shift differential, overtime, and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Opportunities to increase base pay through weekend shifts, tenure, and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed