Order Picker/Order Selector

Universal Pure; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Multiple medical plans

Disability insurance

Career growth

Respectful culture

Job summary

Universal Pure in Lincoln, NE, is hiring a Warehouse Team Member to maintain flow from receipt to shipment in a cold storage facility. Shifts include 1st 6:00AM-2:00PM and 3rd 10:00PM-6:00AM.

Starting wage is $17.00 per hour with additional shift differentials, and gear is provided for cold conditions. Under supervision, you will prioritize product allocation, follow tasks, communicate with teams, and assist staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Experience with warehouse management and inventory systems preferred.
• Experience in refrigeration, warehousing or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Commitment to safety procedures and accuracy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform basic math.
• Ability to balance productivity, quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervisor-directed operations tasks.
• Communicate and execute work assignments to meet department and customer requirements.
• Assist staff and departments as needed and prepare related paperwork.
• Escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
• Perform quality checks and report failures to supervisor.
• Adhere to safety and quality processes and regulations.
• Be a resource for safety, QA, and company procedures.
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Maintain excellent attendance for an hourly role.
• Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

English language

Flexible schedule

Basic math

Safety procedures

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Warehouse software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brief Description

Hiring immediately, speedy interview process - offers made on the spot, start right away!

At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS) and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Factory type role!

This position will operate in our cold storage warehouse. We will provide the necessary gear for the cold conditions.

Shifts available

1st shift 6:00AM-2:00PM

3rd shift 10:00PM-6:00AM

Wage Range starts at $17.00 per hour plus a Differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Wage range based on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Benefits Offered At Universal Pure

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week!
• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)
• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance
• A culture of people development and internal career growth
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect

The Warehouse Team Member is responsible for maintaining the flow of products from receipt to shipment, ensuring that materials are well organized and ready for movement and use. With the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Team Member will prioritize allocation of products based on facility usage and customer demand.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Follow the operations tasks directed by the supervisor
• Communicate and execute work assignments to meet set expectations by department and customer requirements
• Communicate with and perform as an assistant for all staff and departments such as the supervisors, support staff, leadership, and front-line employees
• Communicate with internal team to address needs
• Prepare duty-related paperwork
• Escalate work-related and interpersonal issues to leadership as needed
• Perform quality checks and report failures to supervisor
• Ensure own adherence to Safety and Quality processes and regulations
• Be a resource for Safety, QA and company processes and procedures
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
• Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Six months material handling equipment/forklift experience preferred
• Experience using warehouse management and inventory systems preferred
• Experience with the refrigeration, warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office preferred
• Experience following safety procedures preferred
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes potential overtime, weekends and different work schedules
• Ability to communicate effectively in English language
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

• This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally.
• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (between 38 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production-type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for duration of shift.

Hourly Employees:

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

Allergen Statement

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by the FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."

"Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of this test. “