Freezer Order Picker

North Coast Sea-Foods Corp.; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Seafoods is seeking a dependable Freezer Order Picker to support packing, inventory, and order fulfillment in our cold storage areas in Middleborough, MA. You will operate ride-on pallet jacks, forklifts, and handheld scanners while ensuring accurate counts and proper rotation of frozen products.

Daily duties include receiving inventory, picking and packing per schedule, maintaining clean, safe work areas, and communicating any issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ year experience operating ride-on pallet jacks & forklifts.
• 3+ year experience operating a rider reach.
• 3+ year experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with racking systems and maximizing storage space.
• Must be able to work a full day in below freezing temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inventory incoming product.
• Pick and pack orders as dictated by the release schedule.
• Organize, rotate, maintain and verify existing inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Operate warehouse operating system and handheld scan guns.
• Safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts and reach trucks as needed.
• Communicate inventory or damage issues to department leadership.

Skills

Ride-on pallet jacks & forklifts

Rider reach truck experience

Warehouse environment experience

Label reading & documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Handheld scanners

Rider reach truck

Job description

The Freezer Order Picker is responsible for packing, pulling, replenishing, and taking the inventory of all frozen material allocated to our freezer. They operate hand and power equipment for material handling to accommodate storage of products within the freezer, including a rider reach, forklifts, power pallet jacks and scan gun system.

The Freezer Order Picker ensures product is properly rotated, maintaining a clean and organized department. They guarantee the accuracy of inventory and picked orders before they are shipped out and assist with the monthly inventory count.

This position reports to the Operations Manager.

• Receive and inventory incoming product
• Pick and pack orders as dictated by the schedule of releases
• Organize, rotate, maintain and verify existing inventory
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Operate warehouse operating system and handheld scan guns
• Safely operate manual or ride-on pallet jacks and forklifts
• Safely operate reach truck operator to obtain product and replenish product when necessary
• Communicate to department leadership if product is damaged, inventory is low, count is off, etc.

• 5+ year, experience operating ride-on pallet jacks & forklifts
• 3+ year, experience operation a rider reach
• 3+ year, experience in a warehouse environment
• Experience working with racking systems, maximizing storage space
• Must be able to work a full day in below freezing temperature
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to read labels and associated document
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds
• Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking most of the day
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives
  

North Coast Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

At North Coast, employees are considered part of a family where everyone works together to ensure the founding mission and values of the company are upheld every day. We offer an inclusive work environment spearheaded by an approachable leadership team who believes in the idea that it’s not just about the work we do, it’s about what the work allows us to do for our loved ones.

We foster the opportunity for real growth and long-term employment. Most members of our leadership team started out on the floor and through mentorship advanced into their current roles. We are currently looking to build the next generation of leaders.

We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health care coverage, vacation and 401(k) to all full-time benefit-eligible employees. Employees also have access to the highest quality seafood at cost.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.