Company Overview
North America's largest tree nut processing companies, Ready Roast is a trusted manufacturer & supplier of roasted nuts, seeds, inclusions, and nut butters for emerging and global businesses.
SUMMARY
Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and cycle count merchandise. Accountable
for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker
duties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
- Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality
variances to supervisor.
- Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product
is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service
standards.
- Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areasinto rail cars or trailers. Equipment:
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power
equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as
required.
- Maintain the facility's equipment and materialsin a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis,
inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Inventory:
Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are
maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
- Review and enforce the Company’s food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
- Works evenings and weekends as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education: HS Diploma or GED
- Minimum 2-4 years forklift driving and warehouse experience.
- Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the
security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA
and SDS Standards.
Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Department: Warehouse
Reports To: Warehouse/Shipping Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Back-Up: Warehouse Associate
Section: Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures
Title: Ready Roast Nut Company SOPs
- Knowledge of Inventory Management
- Experience in maintaining the facility's equipment and materials in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
- Knowledge of OSHA and MSDS Standards Good safety record on Forklift
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of thisjob, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of thisjob, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, high when on production floor.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but
are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. RRNC is an At-Will
Employer.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
