Inventory Clerk

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood in Irvine, CA is seeking a warehouse associate to accurately select products and prepare shipments in a clean, safe environment.

You will read orders, assemble pallets, label products, operate an electric pallet jack, and report any damages. The role requires physical stamina and long hours in cool or freezer temperatures.

This entry-level position emphasizes safety, GMP-like practices, and teamwork to maintain efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 0-1 year relevant work experience.
• Frequently lift product weighing 10 lb to 75 lb and up to 100 lb.
• Frequently reach up to 72 inches.
• Constantly bend and twist while operating equipment.
• Work in very extreme temperatures (cooler and/or freezer).
• Stand for 10-12 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Read customer order from label screen and select product by slot and description.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets in the proper sequence.
• Attach labels on product.
• Operate an electric pallet jack to move to correct slot location and transport product to dock area for staging.
• Handle products with care.
• Report any damage of merchandise, equipment or facility to a supervisor.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Assist in cleaning and sign off on daily cleaning area as assigned by supervisor.
• Sign in and out for all equipment used.
• Use basic communication to understand work systems and instructions.
• Follow GMP, personal hygiene, and SQF policies per Safety Training Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift (if trained)

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the associate will accurately and efficiently select products in the warehouse. Prepare products for shipping by stacking in an orderly and stable configuration, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Read customer order from label screen and select product by slot and description.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets in the proper sequence.
• Attach labels on product.
• Properly operate an electric pallet jack (2-pallet length) to proceed to correct slot location, and transport product to dock area for staging.
• Handle products with the necessary care.
• Report any damage of merchandise, equipment or facility to a supervisor.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Assist in the clean-up of the facility and sign off on the daily cleaning area that the supervisor may assign.
• Sign in and out for all equipment when used.
• Use basic communication skills to understand work systems, instructions, etc.
• Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures as described in the European Imports - Sysco Food Safety Training Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 0 - 1 Year relevant work experience.
• Frequently lift product that weighs 10lb - 75lbs and up to 100lbs.
• Frequently reach up to 72 inches.
• Constantly bend and twist while operating an electric pallet jack or forklift, retrieving products from lower shelf areas.
• Work in very extreme temperatures (cooler and/or freezer).
• Work on your feet for 10 - 12 hours daily.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift.
• 1 year of warehouse, military, or physically active job experience.
• 1 year Selection Experience.
• 2 years consistent work history preferred.