Warehouse Associate

Golden State Food Corporation; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Warehouse Associates to join their dynamic team in Fontana, CA. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for accurately receiving and picking products, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring a clean workspace. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will contribute to the success of a leading distribution service known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Education reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Must be certified forklift operator with safe operation experience.
• Previous warehouse experience and ability to lift 50 lbs required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and pick products accurately into labeled trays.
• Maintain a clean work environment and operate within safety procedures.
• Physically capable of handling products in temperature-controlled environments.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Overview

QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION IS NOW HIRING WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATES FOR OUR FACILITY IN FONTANA, CA!

JOIN QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION!

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden State Foods, 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 focused 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

The expected range for this position is $24.00-$25.00/hour (For Hourly, Non-Exempt Roles). Location, confirmed job-related skills, education, experience, and relevant training will be considered in setting the actual starting salary.

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 subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Receives and picks frozen, dry, and chilled product in “unit of sale” quantities into store-specific labeled trays/crates.
• Must be able to pick accurately consistently.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inventory control processes and procedures.
• Reads labels and printing on product containers and associated documents.
• Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Cleans, loads, and organizes trucks/trailers.
• Must be able to work in all temperature-controlled selecting environments (Frozen: 0 to -5 °C, Chilled: 35-40 °C, Ambient: room temperature).
• Physically capable of standing, walking, climbing, and twisting while carrying product weighing up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Break down product boxes.
• Always operates within safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean work environment using brooms, mops, shovels, and other cleaning materials (including solvents and soaps).
• Forklift and pallet jack experience desired.
• Completes any other functions that may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Good attendance and adherence to the work schedule.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork, self-motivated, problem-solving, and initiative to support the needs of a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel, squat, turn, reach, pull, push, balance, and lift objects up to 50 lbs. in a fast-paced environment for an extended period of time.
• Previous warehouse experience desired.
• Previous experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift desired.
• This is a Full-Time Union position that will require initiation fees and/or union dues.

Qualifications Required of this Position:

• Certified forklift 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 preferred.