Cold Storage Warehouse Associate

Envision Cold (Albert Lea/Austin, MN); Austin (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Cold in Minnesota is seeking a warehouse associate to perform a variety of duties operating equipment and supporting cold storage and food distribution operations.

You will load and unload freight, stage product for storage, pick orders, ensure accurate inbound/outbound shipments, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse. The role requires working in a cold environment and operating powered industrial equipment, with union terms under UFCW Local 663.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Prior warehouse or material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to work in cold storage/freezer environments and operate powered equipment.
• Willingness to complete mandatory annual 8-hour HAZWOPER safety training.
• High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight in a safe, efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
• Move customer product to storage areas using proper material handling equipment and efficiently stage product for storage in the appropriate area.
• Place palletized product in storage racks on the refrigerated dock or in the freezer, and record and communicate the location with customer coordinators.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble customer product to be shipped.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of adulteration, damage, and temperature abuse.
• Operate all material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.
• Maintain housekeeping for a safe, clean, and neat warehouse.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including required PPE for cold temperatures, overhead obstructions, noise, and battery-handling hazards.
• Charge and maintain material handling equipment batteries as needed.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all managers and employees.
• Notify the Warehouse Operations Manager of any problems with procedures or equipment to help maintain the highest degree of safety, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Forklift operation

Cold storage environment experience

HAZWOPER training

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Envision Cold in Minnesota is seeking a warehouse associate to perform a variety of duties operating equipment and supporting cold storage and food distribution operations.

You will load and unload freight, stage product for storage, pick orders, ensure accurate inbound/outbound shipments, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse. The role requires working in a cold environment and operating powered industrial equipment, with union terms under UFCW Local 663.