Warehouse Operator - Distribution

Massimo Zanetti Beverage•Suffolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator works in a finished-goods distribution center, moving inventory and completing paperwork related to customer and company inventories. The role prepares outgoing orders, operates forklifts and order-picking equipment, verifies inventory and shipment quality, and supports accurate, timely truck loading. The operator also helps maintain warehouse organization, sanitation, product integrity, and customer satisfaction while following company, regulatory, and food-safety requirements. The position requires a reliable, detail-oriented communicator who can work independently and cooperate with teammates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of forklift experience.
Forklift certification.
Previous warehouse experience.
Basic computer skills and math abilities.
Ability to use a PC and software such as RF Smart, E-1, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and willingness to work with and assist others.
Ability to communicate information clearly and logically to coworkers, both verbally and in writing.
Proof of a truck-driving license.
Must be detail-oriented and a good communicator.
Ability and willingness to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and meet the role’s physical, environmental, and mental requirements, with or without accommodation.
Ability and willingness to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior clamp-truck experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare finished-goods inventory for outgoing delivery by reviewing orders, operating forklifts, and picking orders accurately and on time.
Verify inventory and visually inspect pallets and shipments for quality.
Change over pallets for picking, inspect items for damage or flaws, and report and document issues to a supervisor or team lead.
Pack, seal, and label pallets for shipping as needed, using RF scanning equipment to document and verify picked-item counts.
Perform battery charging and battery-watering procedures.
Load and unload trucks while following safety rules, guidelines, and JDE/scanning-ticket procedures.
Complete shipping worksheets to support accurate loading of finished-goods shipments.
Participate in warehouse consolidation projects and other duties needed to maintain accurate inventory and an orderly warehouse.
Perform warehouse sanitation in compliance with NFL, AIB, SQF, and FDA regulations.
Improve truck-loading accuracy and reduce shipping errors and damage while maintaining the daily truck-loading schedule.
Ensure product integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Comply with applicable federal, state, corporate, warehouse, and food-safety standards, policies, and guidelines, including HACCP, GMP, SQF, and FDA requirements.