Warehouse associate

Golden State Food Corporation; Aurora (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking Warehouse Associates for its Denver facility. The role starts at $19.50/hr, with opportunities to earn up to $38/hr through performance incentives. Responsibilities include safe operation of material handling equipment and meeting physical demands of the job. Full benefits are offered after 30 days, alongside opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous 401k/pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Licensed fork lift operator with a minimum of six months of safe operation.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Possess reading and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Picks, lifts, carries and places product into a pallet to build customer orders.
• Safely operates material handling equipment including forklifts.
• Inspects incoming and outgoing warehouse products.

Skills

Material Handling

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Overview

Now hiring for our Denver facility, Warehouse Associates start at $19.50hr.but can make up to $38/hr. with incentives.

Please feel free to contact our recruiter (Elliott) 303-997-2657 for immediate consideration.

Job Description

• Hiring Immediately
• 7am Start (Work 4 days on, 3 days off)
• Must have weekend flexibility (Sat or Sun)
• Hiring Loaders, Receivers, Order Selectors
• Start off at $19.50/hr. but can increase your pay rate up to $38/hr. with performance incentives.
• These are physical positions, must be able to lift between 5 - 50 pounds continuously, will be on your feet 85% of the workday.
• Electric Pallet Jack experience is a plus.
• This is a physical job must be able to complete all task.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Dependable and reliable on attendance and work effort.
• Must be flexible to work in all 3 Zones (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)
• Paid On-the-job training with career growth opportunities.
• Overtime Opportunities
• Full Benefits package (medical, dental and vision), PTO, 401(K), long term/short term disability, life insurance, etc.
• Safety footwear Reimbursement

At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement. Associates accrue 48 hours of sick time off. Additionally, associates accrue 2 weeks of vacation time in their first year of employment with 9 holidays per year.

• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.• Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).• Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only

Selectors will be responsible for receiving, selecting, storing and loading products and/or materials, and maintains packaging and palletizing material for finished product. Safely operates all material handling equipment such as electric pallet jacks, dollies and forklifts.

Loaders– Must be able to work in the cold docks, hand stacking pallets, must be able to lift 75 pounds – need to have MHE experience (double pallet Jack) will train if necessary.

WHO WE ARE

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Golden State Foods which is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant industry. QCD has been providing custom distribution services to iconic customers throughout the United States. QCD is a multi-stop, regional delivery service with a focus on customer service. Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our (4) core values:

• Treat others like you want to be treated
• Make the best product
• Give the customer a fair deal
• Maintain the highest standards

PERKS

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision after 30 days of employment. Generous 401k/pension plan, with employer-contributions after just 6 months. Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave. Our associates also enjoy discount programs, tuition reimbursement, and much more!If you are looking for a competitive wage, solid opportunities and a career path to success, we have a great opportunity.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Under the direction of the warehouse supervisor, continuously picks, lifts, carries and places product into a pallet to accurately build customer orders in various temperature environments. Moves product into a trailer or storage unit, is responsible for visually inspecting incoming and outgoing warehouse products to determine acceptability for shipment and/or receiving of product.

2. Reads labels and or printing on product containers and associated documents. Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.

3. Must be able to consistently meet company safety, accuracy and productivity standards. Steps into the driving position and uses full range of peripheral vision to operate a forklift or pallet jack in an accident free manner.

4. Uses brooms, mops and other cleaning materials (including solvents and soaps) to clean work area. Completes any other functions that may be assigned.

Division Application of Responsibilities:

(% of Time)

** Essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

** 20 % Lifts, carries and picks product

** 15 % Reads labels and associated documents and counts and calculates using math

** 20 % Inspects incoming and outgoing product

** 75 % Operates forklift and pallet jack

100 % Cleans work area

- Completes any other function that may be assigned

Division Application of Responsibilities:

(% of Time)

** Vision - continuously - 100% of the time

** Hearing - continuously - 100% of the time

** Handling - continuously – more than 66% of the time

** Lifting

- Under 10 lbs - continuously – more than 66% of shift

- 10-25 lbs - continuously – more than 66% of shift

- 26-50 lbs - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Pushing - occasional – less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pushing force 50lbs

**Pulling - occasional – less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pulling force 50lbs

**Walk - continuously - more than 66% of shift

**Stand - continuously - more than 66% of shift

Sit - occasionally - less than 34% of the time

**Bend - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Kneeling – occasional – less than 34% of the time

**Crouching occasional – less than 34% of the time

Crawl - occasional – less than 34% of the time

**Twist - continuously – more than 66% of the time

Balance - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Reaching - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

Coordination - this job requires both upper and lower extremity coordination

**Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes

Qualifications

Qualifications Required of this Position:

Licensed fork lift operator with a minimum of six months of safe operation of material handling equipment. Able to perform accurate visual inspections and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds. Possess reading and basic math skills. Physically capable of standing, walking and twisting while carrying 50 pound objects. HS Diploma or equivalent required.