Warehouse Associate

Farmer Brothers; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join their team. This role involves a variety of warehouse duties such as receiving, shipping, and order picking while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and utilizing forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment efficiently. If you have a can-do attitude and are looking to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values integrity and teamwork, and contribute to the success of their operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse or factory experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred and ability to operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, shipping, and order picking duties.
• Utilize forklifts and MHE for efficient loading and unloading.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

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Job Description

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for performing a variety of warehouse duties, including receiving, shipping, order picking, and sanitation tasks. They ensure compliance with SQF policies and procedures while handling finished goods and equipment inventories. Using forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), they load and unload trucks efficiently. The Warehouse Associate assists with cycle counts, maintains accurate inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), and follows safety protocols. They collaborate with the warehouse supervisor to uphold inventory security and cleanliness standards. Additionally, they support the local sales team in serving the coffee, tea, allied products, and equipment business.

Responsibilities

1. Perform receiving, shipping, order picking, and sanitation duties in accordance with SQF policies and procedures.
2. Utilize forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to load and unload trucks efficiently, ensuring the efficient and economical utilization of space for storing and distributing finished goods and equipment inventories.
3. Ensure accuracy of inventory flow through process and procedure verification, system review audits, and transaction documentation to improve inventory security and tracking.
4. Correct overages and shortage errors from the distribution center or outside vendors accurately and in a timely manner.
5. Analyze system transactions and investigate inventory data entry to ensure accuracy in the system (JDE).
6. Perform full warehouse inventory counts as well as weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
7. Follow safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
8. Collaborate with the warehouse supervisor to maintain inventory security and a clean and orderly warehouse.
9. May be required to support the local sales team by performing route relief and driving sprinter vans or box trucks.
10. Perform any other miscellaneous duties as specified by upper management in support of the branch/warehouse operations.

Pay Range: $20.25-$21.25 /hr

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum 1 year of general factory, warehouse, inventory, finished goods item and line picking experience preferred.
• Must be able to complete a successful DOT physical, possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of accepted quality control procedures and guidelines, effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Requires ability to read numbers and text accurately, use a WMS and computer terminal, and basic computer knowledge.
• Forklift certification preferred and ability to learn to operate other related machinery.

Professional & Personal Skill Sets

• Exhibit integrity, ownership, and a “can-do” attitude.
• Identify opportunities for self-improvement.
• Develop and build relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Critical thinking skills to prioritize opportunities and generate operational improvements.
• Collaborate effectively with others and assist colleagues in achieving goals.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services