Specialty Produce is hiring: Warehouse Associate in San Diego

As a warehouse associate, you'll be responsible for handling and managing incoming Deliveries, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse for packers and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Receiving and Processing Shipments:

• Receive incoming deliveries, check-in products, inspect for bad quality and/ or damaged products, ensure quantity is accurate, correct product was received, and indicate this in the warehouse check-in system (PO Arrival)
• Unload trucks
• Label, sort, and put away products received in designated storage areas using our warehouse location management system (ZASS)

2. Storage and Inventory Management:

• Conduct regular inventory counts to ensure accuracy.
• Update inventory systems and records using warehouse Inventory and Spoilage Systems
• Properly store, label, and organize produce according to specific temperature and humidity requirements.
• Rotate stock to ensure older produce is used first (following FIFO - First In, First Out method).

1. Quality Control:

• Inspect products for defects or damage before placing them on location.
• Report and address any quality issues or discrepancies with management.

4. Picking and Packing (As Needed)

• Fulfill orders by picking items from shelves or storage areas.
• Pack and prepare orders for shipment according to specific guidelines.
• Generate packing labels and coordinate with expeditor.

5. Compliance and Safety:

• Adhere to health and safety regulations, especially in handling perishable items.
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards and warehouse protocols.

6. Operational Support:

• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and compliant with safety and company standards.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and reporting any maintenance needs.

7. Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to achieve common goals.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate tasks within the warehouse team.

Job Qualifications:

1. Educational Requirement-High school diploma or equivalent educational attainment.
2. Relevant Experience-Preferred, though not mandatory, prior experience in a warehouse or logistics setting.
3. Adaptability with Technology-Proficiency or willingness to learn and operate warehouse management systems using tablets.
4. Equipment Handling Proficiency-Capability to operate various warehouse machinery and equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc., as required for the role.

Skills:

1. Coordination-Collaborating effectively by adjusting actions in response to others' tasks and requirements.
2. Speed and Efficiency-Demonstrated ability to work rapidly and proficiently, maintaining quality standards.
3. Time Management-Proficient in effectively managing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and organizational goals.
4. Active Listening-Actively engages in attentive listening, comprehending others' viewpoints, asking relevant questions, and refraining from interrupting at inappropriate times.
5. Communication-Articulating and exchanging information with clarity to ensure effective understanding among team members.
6. Judgment and Decision Making- Evaluating the potential outcomes and trade-offs of various actions to make sound and effective decisions.
7. Mathematical Proficiency-Possesses strong numerical skills, including counting, fractions, arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, etc.), and numerical problem-solving abilities.
8. Computer and Tablet Proficiency-Comfortable and adept in utilizing electronic tools such as computers and tablets to perform job-related tasks efficiently.
9. Organizational Proficiency-Demonstrated strong organizational skills and an acute attention to detail, essential for maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Physical Demands:

1. Pushing/Pulling Strength-Continuously exerting force while pushing and pulling objects weighing 50lbs. +
2. Lifting Capacity-Capability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
3. Mobility and Endurance-Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, typically 8 hours or more.
4. Temperature Tolerance-Endurance of cool to freezing temperatures, as the role primarily operates within coolers and freezers.
5. Comfort with Heights-Comfort and willingness to work at heights, utilizing ladders and lifts as required by the position.
6. Operation of Heavy Machinery -Proficiency in using and maneuvering heavy machinery, including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc., essential for the job.