Warehouse Associate

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and Educational Assistance

Blue Cross Blue Shield available after

Company Life Insurance

Other benefits and perks

Job summary

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking a dedicated warehouse associate for a full-time role in our cold storage facility. You will perform loading/unloading, palletizing, and require strict adherence to safety standards while ensuring accurate product counts and proper storage.

The job requires lifting up to 70 lbs with occasional assistance, operating scanners and forklifts, and working in temperatures from +50°F to -30°F. A reliable, detail-oriented team player is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to bend and lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 70 lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Work in temperatures of +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trailers and prepare product for shipment or storage.
• Verify counts and ensure lot numbers match picking documents.
• Operate forklifts and scanners safely and maintain clean work areas.
• Assist in inventory and follow safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Lifting heavy objects

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Stand/walk for long periods

Operate warehouse equipment

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Scanners/Tablets

RF scanners

Job description

Who We Are: USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking \"Best in Service\", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of facility operations through proper product handling, organization, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Unload and load trailers verifying proper product stacking and that product is not being mixed on pallets.
• Ensure that all customer product is accounted for, free of infestation, production codes are in check, and product is within its acceptable temperate range prior to placing the product into storage.
• Identify and recover any received or shipped damaged product consistent with company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories, when necessary, to ensure the safekeeping of the customer’s product.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped, that product comes from the proper location, and that the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents.
• Stack product to build pallets and tape or stretch-wrap them as required to ensure product stability.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service and/or company standards.
• Pallets height can reach up to seven (7) feet.
• Efficiently move product from the staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.
• Safety operate various pieces of equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and turret trucks to load, unload, move, stack and stage product.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean orderly fashion.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure it is operating in a safe manner.

The Job Specifics

• Location and Department: Operations
• Reports To: Supervisor
• Travel Amount: Minimal
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Non-Exempt JOB CODE

What We Are Looking For

The Ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications.

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have

• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
• Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Lift overhead when required.
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
• Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
• Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and or special events.
• Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
• Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
• Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
• Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details

• Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
• Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
• Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
• Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in safety and educational training programs.

What’s In It For You

We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days of service, if elected.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A variety of additional benefits and perks.

Additional Information

• This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
• Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.