The Warehouse Associate is a full-time position responsible for receiving, counting, loading, unloading, and staging bakery products according to daily shipping schedules. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products are accurately received, stored, and shipped while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and warehouse organization.
Warehouse Associates work in a fast-paced distribution environment and are expected to safely handle products, meet shipping deadlines, maintain accurate inventory records, and comply with all company safety and operating procedures.
Shift:
- 1st Shift: 6:00 am - Complete
- 2nd Shift: 12:00 pm - Complete
Schedule:
Warehouse Associates typically work 8–10-hour shifts. Days off will be determined by management based on business and operational needs. Schedules may vary based on production volume, customer demand, and holiday schedules.
*This position requires employees to work most holidays, as well as overtime and schedule adjustments as needed to meet business demands.
Pay:
- 1st Shift: $22.25/hour
- 2nd Shift: $23.25/hour (shift differential after 6:00 pm)
Employees are paid weekly.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES
- Receive, verify, and accurately record products from production facilities and other distribution centers.
- Count, stage, load, and unload products according to daily shipping schedules.
- Ensure products are transported to the appropriate warehouse or distribution area.
- Verify product quantities and report discrepancies to management.
- Assist in preparing outgoing shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
- Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely.
- Move, organize, and stack product throughout the warehouse.
- Maintain accurate inventory and product rotation practices.
- Assist with warehouse organization to promote efficient workflow.
- Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Immediately report damaged product, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions.
- Comply with all Company policies, safety rules, attendance requirements, and operating procedures.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or distribution experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic math and counting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to move loaded hand trucks weighing up to 400 pounds.
- Frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures (approximately 30°F to 120°F, depending on work area).
- Ability to distinguish labels, color-coded products, and shipping information.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to maintain compliance with all Company policies, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Harassment, Safety, Food Safety, Attendance, and applicable operating procedures.
- May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules based on business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management to support warehouse operations.
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