Warehouse Operations Associate

Restaurant Technologies • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Associate is a member of the depot team responsible for shipping, receiving, inventory management, fleet upkeep, sanitation, food safety, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. The role includes receiving cooking oil tanker trucks, checking load specifications against certificates of analysis, safely connecting and removing tankers, managing inventory and returns, inspecting oil samples, and operating a forklift. It also involves loading fleet vehicles, cleaning and maintaining delivery trucks, calibrating flow meters, repairing pumps and hoses, and maintaining swappable oil tanks. Employees with a valid CDL may move or transport DOT-regulated trucks and perform routine safety inspections; employees without a CDL may move smaller vans and trucks as needed.

The associate performs daily sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), keeps the depot clean, documents food-safety activities and corrective actions, and reports deficiencies. The role requires physical work, attention to detail, organization, collaboration, and customer service. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (5/8). Compensation is $20 per hour, plus shift differential, overtime, and quarterly bonus opportunities.

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; assistance is provided.
• Ability to pass the DOT-mandated pre-employment drug test.
• Must uphold the company's 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.
• Comfort troubleshooting, replacing, and installing parts such as pumps, hoses, and swappable oil tanks.
• Ability to efficiently 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 a ladder up to 20 feet high.
• Strong attention to detail, including reviewing documents 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.
• At least 3 years of warehouse-related job 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 repair experience.
• Previous experience driving trucks with a Class A or B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping of materials to customers, prepare corporate returns, and support weekly receipt of cooking oil tanker trucks.
• Safely receive cooking oil tankers, verify load specifications against certificates of analysis, and connect and remove tankers in accordance with 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 the fleet according to weekly sanitation standard operating procedures, including cleaning filters, repairing or replacing hoses, and keeping trucks clean.
• Verify delivery-truck flow meters, perform truck calibrations, and repair or replace fleet-truck pumps and hoses.
• Handle swappable oil tanks, including lifting and installing tanks as required.
• When applicable, move or transport DOT-regulated trucks and conduct routine safety inspections; employees without a CDL may move or transport smaller vans and trucks as needed.
• Perform daily SSOPs to maintain sanitary depot conditions and prevent contamination of oil products.
• Complete food-safety documentation, report deficiencies, sanitize warehouse floors and common areas, 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, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with matching contributions up to 4.5% of compensation.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• $3,000 employee referral bonus program.
• $200 new-customer referral program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Shift differential, overtime, and quarterly bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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