Warehouse Worker

Aramark•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Worker's primary duties involve receiving and processing incoming products, preparing orders for transport, and conducting inventory and quality control tasks. This role is crucial for maintaining a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring compliance with facility protocols and safety standards. At Aramark, employees are encouraged to develop new skills and contribute positively to both the company and its customers. Job duties may evolve or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet operational commitments.

Requirements

Must be over 18 years of age
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
Basic computer skills
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
Able to lift up to 50 lb frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 35 lb
Some client locations require a current valid driver’s license. If this is required, an MVR will be run as part of your pre-employment screening process.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent is preferred
2 years of previous warehouse experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for receiving and inspecting products, accurately labeling items and reporting any discrepancies in reconciliation of deliveries and invoices.
Responsible for organizing and storing all incoming products in assigned locations, applying FIFO (first in, first out) inventory controls for perishable products.
May require training and operation of a manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, and/or forklifts.
Picks inventory to assemble orders of product, supplies and equipment for requisitions or established par levels.
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to meet accuracy and production standards.
Load, unload and transport products and materials to different areas of the warehouse and/or other client locations. May require use of carts, powered industrial vehicles (PIV), or motor vehicles.
Responsible for conducting routine physical inventory counts based on established location schedules.
Accurately complete administrative duties including records such as inventory count documents, temperature and spoilage logs, equipment inspections, and any other relevant business records. This may be on paper or in a technology-based system (hand-held device or PC).
Clean work areas as assigned, including but not limited to restrooms, break areas, loading dock, freight elevator and freight platform delivery areas when applicable.
Implement all location safety policies, OSHA requirements, SDS standards, and emergency procedures. Use all required safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
Takes appropriate measures to ensure the security of client and company assets.
Interact with clients, employees, vendors, customers, and guests about business-related activities and attend meetings, as required.