Warehouse 3rd Shift

Nor-Am Cold Storage; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Birthday Holiday

Pay On Demand

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability Insurance

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Backpacks for kids

Job summary

Nor-Am Cold Storage is seeking a warehouse associate to join our team in Missouri. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in receiving and shipping, and adherence to GMP-like procedures and allergen controls.

You will operate a pallet jack, RF scanner, and assist with inventory management. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of warehouse experience, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in shipping/receiving tasks.
• Ability to operate RF scanning equipment and basic warehouse software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of loads received and shipped.
• Move finished goods using pallet jack or forklift.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and report safety concerns.
• Follow FIFO/LIFO inventory principles and complete paperwork accurately.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Support LEAN initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Tools

Pallet Jack

Job description

General job description is as follows but is not limited to the following:

• Holds safety in high regard, follows all safety rules for equipment and general warehouse operations. Takes responsibility for their own safety by acting in a safe manner at all times. Takes responsibility for the safety of co-workers by calling out unsafe behavior on the spot.
• Actively participates in the LEAN management program, striving to continuously improve, increase efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Has received documented training in GMPs, Allergen Control, and SOPs within his/her area of responsibility.
• Ensures the accuracy of all loads received into warehouse and shipped out of warehouse, completes any required inspection paperwork thoroughly and at the time of receipt or shipment.
• Move finished goods through receiving, shipping and in warehouse inventory using pallet jack, hand truck, or forklift.
• Responsible for quality control. Ensures that all incoming products and packaging meet specification. Ensures that all allergens are properly identified and labeled on all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Reports problems within the area of responsibility that may impact Food Safety, Quality, or Employee Safety. Concerns should be reported directly to the Warehouse Supervisor and Food Safety/Quality Manager or designee.
• Complete necessary daily paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other operators and administration staff.
• Understand inventory control by FIFO/LIFO lot number format.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area. Cleans throughout the day.
• Be familiar with and accurately use the computer based Warehouse Management System. Uses required RF scanning equipment and notifies Supervisor of any issues with the scanning equipment.
• Perform various manual labor functions such as hand-loading containers, stretch wrapping, sweeping, cleaning, and trash removal.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times.
• Perform any special projects or other assignments as needed by the manager/supervisor.

Why work for Nor-Am?

• Competitive Pay.
• Paid Time Off begins accruing on your first day.
• Our Holiday List includes your birthday. No one should have to work on their birthday!
• Pay On Demand
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Financial Wellness Program
• 401k with company match
• Legal and Identity Protection Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Kids in School? We supply backpacks and school supplies for our employees' school aged kids every year....backpack day is our favorite day of the year!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Preferred

2-5 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Pallet Jack

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