3rd Shift Warehouse Team Member FT

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOP INC•East Hempfield Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative (LFFC) is a nonprofit organic farmers’ cooperative of over 100 member farmers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We focus on creating healthy, high-quality foods from our highly maintained and enriched soils on our small-scale family farms. LFFC serves all of Eastern Pennsylvania, New York City, and most of the tri-state area by connecting the farmer and customer, delivering the best local organic produce, value-added products, and humanely raised and pastured animal products to retail establishments, co-ops, restaurants, and institutions. The Warehouse Team Member is responsible for fulfilling the logistics behind receiving, processing, and replenishing inventory. They accurately and efficiently pull or pick items for shipment, packing them appropriately, and update the WMS. This position is also responsible for helping keep the warehouse clean and orderly.

Requirements

Attention to detail and quality control.
Ability to smell is essential.
Ability to count.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Clear understanding of warehouse distribution environment.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
A customer-centric approach to the principles and processes for providing a quality end-to-end experience of customer services.
Ability to understand and follow established processes and procedures.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Moderate computer skills as related to workflow within the Distribution environment.
Ability to demonstrate excellent judgment, delegate work, and escalate issues as needed.
Punctuality to all scheduled shifts: timely, reliable, and regular attendance is required.
Vision: Ability to read data and the computer screen.
Hearing: Hearing required to hear customers and co-workers make requests.
Sense of Smell: Ability to smell is not relevant.
Gripping: Frequently.
Lifting: Frequently, up to 50 lbs.
Stooping: Frequently.
Squatting: Frequently.
Push/Pull: Frequently.
Kneeling: Occasionally.
Climbing: Occasionally.
Bending: Frequently.
Reaching: Frequently.
Equipment Operation: Occasionally.
Carry Objects: Frequently.
Sitting: Infrequently.
Walking: Frequently.
Standing: Frequently.
Comprehension: Understands and retains directions.
Reading/Writing: Excellent reading/ writing skills.
Speaking: Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
Decision Making: Use advanced problem-solving techniques.
Attention to Task/Detail: Critical Thinking Skills.
Multi-Tasking: Perform and /or direct multiple tasks simultaneously.
Customer Service: Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner.
Co-workers: Ability to interact with team members in a positive and friendly manner.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, stage, and stock incoming material and product, either independently or as part of a team, depending on order size and daily staffing needs.
Pull, prepare, and pack orders for shipment, delivering the proper paperwork, packaging, and quantity for each order to the required destination in shipping and receiving.
Properly handle the product to eliminate damage.
Assist with warehouse duties where necessary, as assigned by your leads.
Ensure the warehouse area is cleaned, organized, and that all safety procedures are always followed by yourself and your teammates.
Immediately correct (report when necessary) any potential risk and maintain a safe working environment 100% of the time.
Inspect before using and maintain warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, floor lifts, and basic tools.
Report any malfunctions, insufficiencies, or necessary repairs through the relevant channels.
Provide dependable coverage of the warehouse facilities to ensure order fulfillment operates as efficiently as possible for the duration of the warehouse associate’s shift.
After initial orientation and training, general direction will be given daily, but employees are expected to perform duties and responsibilities independently.