First-Shift Warehouse Material Handler (Forklift)

S&D Coffee; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Material Handler (1st Shift) to support daily warehouse and production material flow. You will assist in shipping/receiving, loading/unloading, stocking, and moving materials using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring accuracy and timely material transfers.

The role reports to the Inventory Supervisor and requires 1 year of PIT equipment experience and 1 year of warehouse/manufacturing experience, plus basic math, organization, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating PIT equipment.
• Minimum 1 year warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of powered lift truck experience.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow a schedule, and verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with coworkers in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor to determine production materials needed for scheduled runs.
• Complete RF transactions in real time to maintain inventory accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other powered industrial trucks in accordance with training, site rules, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform receiving and shipping activities, including loading/unloading of trailers, verifying counts, and documenting product movement.
• Pick, stage, stock, and transfer inventory using powered equipment and barcode scanning technology to execute system transactions accurately.
• Maintain dock, staging, and warehouse cleanliness in compliance with OSHA and safety regulations.
• Bale recyclable materials and dispose of waste using trash compactors and designated procedures while maintaining proper segregation and housekeeping.
• Follow all safety procedures; continuously monitor work areas for hazards and report concerns, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Comply with all company policies, SOPs, quality standards, food safety requirements and GMP practices.
• Assist with cycle counts, location audits, and other warehouse duties as assigned by management.
• Supply production lines with correct packaging materials, stage materials in designated locations with strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Return unused packaging materials from production lines to the warehouse promptly and accurately, completing required system transactions timely.
• Transport pallets of finished goods to the dock for stretch wrapping, staging, and shipping; ensure pallets are secure.
• Supply appropriate quantities of roasted coffee to the production lines timely, using FIFO methods to safeguard product freshness and prevent expired products.
• Demonstrate urgency and ownership by responding promptly to production requests and completing tasks accurately within required time frames.

Job description

S&D Coffee in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Material Handler (1st Shift) to support daily warehouse and production material flow. You will assist in shipping/receiving, loading/unloading, stocking, and moving materials using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring accuracy and timely material transfers.

The role reports to the Inventory Supervisor and requires 1 year of PIT equipment experience and 1 year of warehouse/manufacturing experience, plus basic math, organization, and