Warehouse Associate

Peterson Farms Inc; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Vision-EyeMed

Critical Illness insurance (Voluntary)

Accident insurance (Voluntary)

Life insurance (Voluntary)

Disability insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

Peterson Brands is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Ellington, CT. The role involves moving materials, organizing inventory, and preparing orders for shipment. You will operate forklifts, utilize the Warehouse Management System, and maintain accurate records to ensure timely production and delivery.

Strong attention to safety and ability to read schedules and reports are essential. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read production schedules and reports.
• Proficient with Windows-based software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Move materials from receiving/production to storage or other areas.
• Sort and store items on racks by code or size.
• Operate forklifts and transport items to destinations.
• Assemble customer orders and prepare for shipping.
• Use WMS to reflect inventory data and movements.
• Inspect trailers and complete related documentation.
• Maintain inventory records and perform cycle counts.
• Follow safety procedures and report issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Writing and reporting

Oral communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

MS Excel

Inventory software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Warehouse Associate

Full Time Manual Labor PB Ellington, Ellington, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1331

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Responsibility and Duties:

• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms or freezers.
• Responds to requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Marks materials with identifying information and records amounts of materials or items received or distributed
• Properly utilizes the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect production, shipping, receiving and inventory data.
• Ships finished product and completes any and all related documentation in accordance with approved Finished Product Shipping Standard Operating Procedures.
• Receives raw materials and completes any and all related documentation in accordance with approved Raw Materials Receiving Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes all Trailer Inspections and any and all related documentation in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
• Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Department.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Arranges stock materials in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
• Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment.
• Prepares samples or other parcels for mailing.
• Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Maintains inventory records and performs cycle counts as necessary.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to operate various types of forklifts.

Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; Forklift experience preferred.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, motor carrier regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word) and Email software (Office 365). The individual should also have knowledge of and be competent in the use of Warehouse Management System software and hardware, including handheld scanning devices.

Certificates, Licenses. Registrations:
Must attain within seven (7) working days of initial hire or placement in this position and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however the employee may be required to enter production areas where the noise level is usually loud, and hearing protection is

Peterson Brands offers the following benefits:

401K

Vision-EyeMed

Voluntary Critical Illness Associate and/or Spouse

Voluntary Accident Associate only

Voluntary buy-up on life insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Long-Term-Disability