1st Shift Warehouse Specialist - Cold Storage Environment

Vertical Cold Storage Llc; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

PTO

Referral bonus

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage is seeking a 1st Shift Warehouse Specialist for a cold storage environment in Burleson, TX. The role is full-time and involves a variety of warehouse duties, including inventory control, loading/unloading, and operating powered industrial vehicles.

Experience with forklifts and warehouse equipment is preferred; candidates should be comfortable in a freezer environment and able to count accurately. A competitive benefits package is offered along with PTO and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired.
• Forklift and motorized equipment preferred.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• Ability to work in a freezer environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify received and shipped items; record counts.
• Maintain inventory by labeling and locating items.
• Prepare products for shipment; load and secure pallets.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and report repair needs.
• Keep work area clean and safe; perform routine tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Team communication

Math skills

Tools

Hand-held scanner

Vehicle mounted unit

Pallet jack

Job description

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1st Shift Warehouse Specialist - Cold Storage Environment

Full Time Semi-Skilled Burleson, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2007

Do you have experience working in a warehouse, specifically operating Powered Industrial Vehicles, or ready to take the next step in your career? Well then Vertical Cold Storage is looking for you to join our team as a Warehouse Specialist!

Vertical Cold Storage is a leader in our industry, as well as an employer of choice because not only do we offer a competitive wage, but we offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, 401k match, PTO, referral bonus and more.

Why Vertical Cold Storage needs you:

We need you to help us provide top notch service by being cross-trained and performing a wide-range of warehouse duties in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify items received and being shipped by checking identifying information of items, inspecting condition of items, and recording count/measure of items following established procedures.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; record location of inventory using recognized practices.
• Prepare product for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, loading and securing product by means of defined procedures.
• Document product shipment by recording units shipped using defined processes.
• Drive and use Powered Industrial Vehicles to perform job which can typically include forklift, power jack and high lift.
• Maintain certifications to use powered equipment through safe work practices and following of procedures
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, following appropriate operating procedures and requesting repairs.
• Use hand-held scanner and vehicle mounted units to maintain accurate inventory control through proper recording of locations of pallets and/or cases.
• Monitor condition of cases and integrity of pallets. Report substandard or out-of-specification items to Supervision.
• Place labels on cases or loads in accordance with customer specifications.
• Process inventory by stacking, un-stacking, restacking, wrapping, and unwrapping pallets and cases of product according to customer specifications.
• Insert or remove dividers between cases as instructed.
• Complete general housekeeping that includes sweeping and emptying garbage
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Communicate positively and effectively within a Team environment.
• Meet attendance requirements of the position.
• Stretch wrap pallets using either manually or using a powered machine
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
• Safely perform job duties by maintaining a safe working environment, following safety rules and regulations, being aware of surroundings, not using machines unless trained and other techniques.
• Support assigned duties of the warehouse supervision to assist in the operations of the facility.
• Other duties to be assigned as business necessitates

Job Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand and walk for 8 or more hours in a day.
• Must be able to work in a freezer/refrigerator environment
• Effectively handle lifting, pushing, pulling up to 60 pounds frequently
• Frequently bend, twist, stoop, grip, climb or balance, and reach with hands and arms.