SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Warehouse Associates will be responsible for specialized warehouse tasks in loading, unloading, order pulling, shipping, returns, forklift, fabrication, counter, or may have a generalized role working in all departments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent are preferred
• 2 Years’ Warehouse experience
• Forklift Certified

HOURS:

Monday-Friday 6am-4:30pm. Availability to work Saturdays based on business need.

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 the job.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or couch.
• The employee must frequently be able to sit or stand for long periods.
• The employee must be able to drive for short periods.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak in a manner that is understood by most persons.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be free from communicable diseases.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Warehouse Associate will ensure smooth operation of plant machinery and organization in the warehouse, including, but not limited to:

• Operate a pallet jack or forklift.
• Complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, and transportation of goods.
• Load and unload materials to and from designated storage area, such as racks, shelves, or vehicles. Stack or pile materials, such as lumber, boards, or pallets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Verify computations against physical count of stock.
• Maintains condition of work area (i.e. free of trash, product in correct location, etc.). Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same.
• May drive truck to pick up incoming stock or deliver materials to designated locations or operate forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks.
• Keeping work area neat and clean
• Conducting yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The plant operates in a cold environment of 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Warehouse associates will be in an environment that is cold, wet, dry, and at times foggy. Personnel are encouraged to wear warm clothing underneath the Wald Family Foods provided gear.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

Wald Family Foods is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.

Job Type: Full-time