Warehouse Worker

Full Time
Birmingham, AL
$12 - $14 an hour
Posted
Job description

Job Description:

The Warehouse Worker position exists in Sodexo Live! venues of varied sizes and within varied lines of business, such as Sports Stadiums, Entertainment Arenas, Convention Centers and Universities. They are responsible for the receiving, unloading, storing and distributing of food product, retail merchandise and other supplies, while maintaining a neat and organized work environment. They will typically operate a forklift, electric cart and other equipment, and will be responsible for strictly adhering to all Sodexo Live! standards and established venue policies for accuracy, sanitation and workplace safety.

Responsibilities, Supporting Actions and End-Results:

Major Responsibility: Support warehouse operations by performing tasks in the areas of receiving,

inventory, delivery and organizing, as directed by Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.

Supporting Actions:

  • Coordinate daily priorities and activities with Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
  • Assist with receiving by unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to

requisitions and distributing requisitions for processing.

  • Sort and place product and supplies on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Accurately read and organize requisitions to determine items to be gathered and distributed.
  • Ensure product rotation dates are clearly marked and adhered to; Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
  • Complete necessary paperwork to document product that is received and/or distributed; Accurate input amounts and items received and distributed and ensure accuracy in transmitting documentation to the corporate office.
  • Assisting in completion of daily/weekly/monthly physical inventory counts, as directed.
  • Set up, transport, test and break down portable food service equipment, as needed.
  • Operate forklift, electric cart and other mobile equipment safely and responsibly at all times; Maintain appropriate operating certifications, as necessary.
  • Assist with cleanliness and organization of warehouse facilities; Remove boxes and recyclables regularly; Ensure that all work areas are kept neat and tidy; Wipe down surfaces, sweep, mop, remove garbage and debris and put supplies and materials in proper place.
  • Assist with maintenance of equipment, as needed; Ensure all equipment and appliances are operated in a correct and safe manner, and according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Continually observe surroundings and monitor storage areas to ensure they are properly attended to, immediately alert Security of any suspicious activity.
  • Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.

Job Qualifications/Skills

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year experience in a food service/operations/warehousing environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively implement written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong team orientation and ability to work with a variety of departments to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Ability to work well independently.
  • Ability to work well in a high stress, fast paced environment.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used by guests who typically visit the work location.
  • Technology aptitude for data input and working with automated inventory system.
  • Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and certification for use of Cushman cart or forklift.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to four (4) hours in length and have the ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees. Must be able to work in extremes of cold to heat.

Must be able to meet the following requirements with reasonable accommodation:

  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and carry approximately 20 feet.
  • Ability to physically walk approximately one-fourth (¼) of a mile and the circumference of the unit several times a day.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Employee must be able to perform repetitive motions.
  • Employee must have ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Employee must be able to operate in an environment with moderate to high noise levels
  • Other lifting or physical requirements as added from time to time, or as require
  • Push and Pull equipment such as: merchandise racks, speed racks, flat beds, pallet jacks and wire carts the distance of up to .4 miles.
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • Ability to multitask in an office or operations setting.
  • Ability to operate telephone and to talk and/or hear in a retail store location setting (noise level is moderate).
  • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
  • Ability to, grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach and lift overhead.
  • Ability to operate a desktop computer or register terminal.
  • Ability to understand written information.
  • Other lifting or physical requirements as added from time to time, or as required to perform the essential functions of this job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Birmingham, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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