Specialty Produce
Job Description
Job Description
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: 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). 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: Educational Requirement- High school diploma or equivalent educational attainment. Relevant Experience- Preferred, though not mandatory, prior experience in a warehouse or logistics setting. Adaptability with Technology- Proficiency or willingness to learn and operate warehouse management systems using tablets. Equipment Handling Proficiency- Capability to operate various warehouse machinery and equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc., as required for the role. Skills: Coordination- Collaborating effectively by adjusting actions in response to others' tasks and requirements. Speed and Efficiency- Demonstrated ability to work rapidly and proficiently, maintaining quality standards. Time Management- Proficient in effectively managing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and organizational goals. Active Listening- Actively engages in attentive listening, comprehending others' viewpoints, asking relevant questions, and refraining from interrupting at inappropriate times. Communication- Articulating and exchanging information with clarity to ensure effective understanding among team members. Judgment and Decision Making-
Evaluating the potential outcomes and trade-offs of various actions to make sound and effective decisions. Mathematical Proficiency- Possesses strong numerical skills, including counting, fractions, arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, etc.), and numerical problem-solving abilities. Computer and Tablet Proficiency- Comfortable and adept in utilizing electronic tools such as computers and tablets to perform job-related tasks efficiently. Organizational Proficiency- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and an acute attention to detail, essential for maintaining an organized warehouse environment . Physical Demands: Pushing/Pulling Strength- Continuously exerting force while pushing and pulling objects weighing 50lbs. + Lifting Capacity- Capability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Mobility and Endurance- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, typically 8 hours or more. Temperature Tolerance- Endurance of cool to freezing temperatures, as the role primarily operates within coolers and freezers. Comfort with Heights- Comfort and willingness to work at heights, utilizing ladders and lifts as required by the position. Operation of Heavy Machinery
-Proficiency in using and maneuvering heavy machinery, including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc., essential for the job.
Job Description
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: 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). 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: Educational Requirement- High school diploma or equivalent educational attainment. Relevant Experience- Preferred, though not mandatory, prior experience in a warehouse or logistics setting. Adaptability with Technology- Proficiency or willingness to learn and operate warehouse management systems using tablets. Equipment Handling Proficiency- Capability to operate various warehouse machinery and equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc., as required for the role. Skills: Coordination- Collaborating effectively by adjusting actions in response to others' tasks and requirements. Speed and Efficiency- Demonstrated ability to work rapidly and proficiently, maintaining quality standards. Time Management- Proficient in effectively managing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and organizational goals. Active Listening- Actively engages in attentive listening, comprehending others' viewpoints, asking relevant questions, and refraining from interrupting at inappropriate times. Communication- Articulating and exchanging information with clarity to ensure effective understanding among team members. Judgment and Decision Making-
Evaluating the potential outcomes and trade-offs of various actions to make sound and effective decisions. Mathematical Proficiency- Possesses strong numerical skills, including counting, fractions, arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, etc.), and numerical problem-solving abilities. Computer and Tablet Proficiency- Comfortable and adept in utilizing electronic tools such as computers and tablets to perform job-related tasks efficiently. Organizational Proficiency- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and an acute attention to detail, essential for maintaining an organized warehouse environment . Physical Demands: Pushing/Pulling Strength- Continuously exerting force while pushing and pulling objects weighing 50lbs. + Lifting Capacity- Capability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Mobility and Endurance- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, typically 8 hours or more. Temperature Tolerance- Endurance of cool to freezing temperatures, as the role primarily operates within coolers and freezers. Comfort with Heights- Comfort and willingness to work at heights, utilizing ladders and lifts as required by the position. Operation of Heavy Machinery
-Proficiency in using and maneuvering heavy machinery, including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc., essential for the job.