The position of Warehouse Associate is responsible for all aspects of the warehouse function including receiving, storing, handling, shipping, and preparing product for delivery to a customer while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion. A Warehouse Associate may be assigned to work in any region of the warehouse; the ambient region, refrigerated region or freezer region. The Warehouse Associate position must:
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Receive products coming into the building accurately and promptly.
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Verify the quantity and description of materials received.
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Examine incoming products for temperature, damage, etc.
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Accurately store materials in the appropriate places as per the standard operating procedure.
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Pick, assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers.
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Load orders onto the appropriate vehicles.
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Accurately identify and count products as listed on the cycle count list.
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Perform freight handling activities using powered industrial truck equipment (certification will be provided)
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Use scan gun/finger scanner device for picking/receiving
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Make adjustments for product shortages on paperwork or using the scan gun/finger scanner picking device.
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Ensure proper code date rotation. (First Expiration/First Out)
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Report any product/packaging issues.
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Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency or accuracy of the operation.
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Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
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Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
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Follow Good Warehousing Practices.
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Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
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Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas.
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Follow Food Safety and Security Standards and Good Warehousing Practices. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
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Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
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Must be able to able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-7 cases high.
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Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 34-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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May be required to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 0-10 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
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Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, and background checks)
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision (Offer first of the month after 90 days)
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Paid Time Off
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Pension Fully Funded (Must work a total of 5 years to be vested)
MIMCO/Balford Farms is an Equal Opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
