Warehouse Selector

Golden State Food Corporation; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated warehouse associate to join their team. In this role, you'll be responsible for receiving, selecting, and storing products while ensuring safety and efficiency. You'll operate material handling equipment, maintain a clean workspace, and meet productivity standards in a dynamic environment. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative team setting where your contributions directly impact the success of the operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed forklift operator with a minimum of six months of safe operation.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing inspections.

Responsibilities

• Pick, lift, and carry products to build customer orders accurately.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for shipment acceptability.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Visual Inspection

Basic Math Skills

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Overview

Position Summary (Job Description):

Receives, selects, stores and loads products and/or materials. Safely operates all material handling equipment. Accurately completes all associated paperwork. Maintains a clean work area consistent with company standards.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Under the direction of the warehouse supervisor, continuously picks, lifts, carries and places product into a pallet to accurately build customer orders in various temperature environments. Moves product into a trailer or storage unit and is responsible for visually inspecting incoming and outgoing warehouse products to determine acceptability for shipment and/or receiving of product.
2. Reads labels and/or printing on product containers and associated documents. Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.
3. Must be able to consistently meet company safety, accuracy, and productivity standards. Steps into the driving position and uses a full range of peripheral vision to operate a forklift or pallet jack in an accident-free manner.
4. Uses brooms, mops, and other cleaning materials (including solvents and soaps) to clean work area. Completes any other functions that may be assigned.

Division Application of Responsibilities (% of Time):

1. ** 20 % Lifts, carries and picks product
2. ** 15 % Reads labels and associated documents and counts and calculates using math
3. ** 20 % Inspects incoming and outgoing product
4. ** 75 % Operates forklift and pallet jack
5. ** 100 % Cleans work area

Physical Requirements:

1. Vision - continuously - 100% of the time
2. Hearing - continuously - 100% of the time
3. Handling - continuously – more than 66% of the time
4. Lifting
1. Under 10 lbs - continuously – more than 66% of shift
2. 10-25 lbs - continuously – more than 66% of shift
3. 26-60 lbs - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
5. Pushing - occasional – less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pushing force 50lbs
6. Pulling - occasional – less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pulling force 50lbs
7. Walk - continuously - more than 66% of shift
8. Stand - continuously - more than 66% of shift
9. Sit - occasionally - less than 34% of the time
10. Bend - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
11. Kneeling - occasional - less than 34% of the time
12. Crouching - occasional - less than 34% of the time
13. Crawl - occasional - less than 34% of the time
14. Twist - continuously - more than 66% of the time
15. Balance - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
16. Reaching - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
17. Coordination - this job requires both upper and lower extremity coordination
18. Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes

Qualifications

Qualifications Required of this Position:

Licensed forklift operator with a minimum of six months of safe operation of material handling equipment. Able to perform accurate visual inspections and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds. Possess reading and basic math skills. Physically capable of standing, walking, and twisting while carrying 50-pound objects. HS Diploma or equivalent required.