Warehouse Associate

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Warehouse Associate 1 to support the branch by performing general warehouse tasks. You will handle receiving, stocking, assembling, staging, loading and unloading products, while maintaining quality control and accurate inventory.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to operate pallet jacks, and proficiency in English. Schedule includes Monday–Friday with overtime; on-site work and potential extended hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks under time constraints.
• Knowledge of warehouse principles, practices, and procedures.
• Able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Follow a given set of rules to arrange items or actions.
• Must have the physical strength to lift heavy objects (>50 pounds).
• Able to operate pallet jack and similar equipment proficiently.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Good attendance and reliable work history.
• Available to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Package finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling).
• Stage finished product for loading and ensure correct items are assembled for delivery.
• Check purchase/work orders for correct quantity and readiness for delivery.
• Load finished product onto trucks and unload items as needed.
• Perform inventory counts and assist with stock maintenance.
• Maintain quality control to prevent damaged products from leaving warehouse.
• Operate pallet jack within standard procedures and perform basic maintenance.
• Provide on-the-job training for new employees.

Skills

Task prioritization

Warehouse knowledge

Follow instructions

Adhere to procedures

Physical strength

Operate equipment

English proficiency

Attendance

Extended hours

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM (with overtime)

Warehouse Associate 1 contributes to the efficient operation of the warehouse by providing labor support to the Branch Office. Warehouse Associate 1 in this job performs a range of general and specific warehouse tasks that can be easily learned on the job such as receiving, stocking, assembling, staging, loading, and unloading products.

• Package finished product for shipping (Shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling).


• Stages finished product for loading.


• Check purchase orders/ work orders to ensure that products are correctly assembled and ready for delivery.


• Check items to ensure that the correct number of products are being assembled.


• Assists in inventory level maintenance and inventory counts.


• Load the finished product onto the truck.


• Unload products from trucks, containers, and stock them in the designated area.


• Responsible for quality control. Ensure that no damaged products are sent out, and no damaged products will be stored.


• Operate pallet jack within standard operating procedures.


• Perform preventive maintenance on palette jacks.


• Perform on-the-job training for new employees.


• Handle inventory movement into and out of controlled locations.


• Prepare customers’ orders for delivery.


• Provide fill-in support for other departments in the warehouse.


• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Must be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under various time constraints


• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the warehouse environment.


• The incumbent should be able to follow written and/or oral instructions


• Correctly follow a given rule or set of rules to arrange things or actions in a certain order;


• Require considerable and strenuous physical exertion so incumbents should be able to lift heavy objects over 50 pounds.


• Ability to operate material handler equipment proficiently.


• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.


• Physically strong, agile, dexterous, and undeterred by heights and adverse climatic conditions.


• Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.


• Available to work extended hours.