Food Warehouse Specialist - Forklift & RF Scanner

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support production, shipping, and receiving in a fast-paced, food-safe environment. The role emphasizes accurate inventory control, proper forklift operation, and adherence to SQF/BRC standards.

Responsibilities include selecting orders with RF scanners, loading/unloading vehicles, conducting daily forklift inspections, and documenting all shipping and receiving activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid forklift certification.
• Minimum 1–3 years of warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing experience preferred; food manufacturing/warehousing experience a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and all food safety/quality requirements under SQF/BRC.
• Review production sheets to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Accurately pick customer orders by interpreting pick-tickets and using RF scanner systems.
• Load and unload transport vehicles, ensuring products are securely and evenly placed.
• Maintain forklift equipment, complete daily inspections, and ensure proper shutdown and charging procedures.
• Document all shipping and receiving activities thoroughly and accurately.
• Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) procedures for all warehouse inventory unless otherwise directed.
• Strictly adhere to company inventory control and MRP system policies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping tasks to keep warehouse areas safe and organized.
• Support other warehouse or production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Adaptability

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MRP system

RF scanner

Forklift certification

Job description

Tandem Foods is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support production, shipping, and receiving in a fast-paced, food-safe environment. The role emphasizes accurate inventory control, proper forklift operation, and adherence to SQF/BRC standards.

Responsibilities include selecting orders with RF scanners, loading/unloading vehicles, conducting daily forklift inspections, and documenting all shipping and receiving activities.