Warehouse Associate

Sun Orchard; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401K matching

Career growth

Culture of respect

Job summary

Sun Orchard is seeking an experienced Warehouse Associate to join our team in Tempe, AZ. The role moves materials within the warehouse and supports various warehouse operations under supervision.

You will gain exposure to a range of systems and safety procedures while contributing to efficient daily throughput. You should have 1–3 years of warehouse experience, forklift experience, and familiarity with WMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years warehouse experience; 1–3 years with a WMS.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, put away, pick, replenish, and load inventory.
• Operate hand trucks, forklifts, scrubbers per safety policies.
• Enter data into WMS/ERP systems and tablets.
• Pick and load inbound/outbound pallets between plant and warehouse.
• Participate in sanitation and inventory counts; maintain safety standards.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

TraceGains

MFX

Job description

Sun Orchard is the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments. We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Associate to join our team!

What We Offer

• Paid time off, sick time
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, company paid life, flexible spending account, 401K matching
• Consistent schedules and professional growth opportunities
• A respectful, forward-thinking work culture

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Associate moves materials within the warehouse and completes other warehouse support tasks. Works under the close direction of senior personnel and possesses a moderate understanding of the general aspects of the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (to include but not limited to):

• Perform various warehouse operations include receiving, unloading, put away, picking, replenishing, loading, sanitation, safety, equipment, disposition reports and inventory counts and audits.
• Operates hand trucks, forklifts, scrubbers or other material handling equipment according to safety policies and procedures.
• May view or input information into a warehouse management system (WMS), enterprise resource system (ERP), Tracegains, MFX or other databases and must be able to learn them and work in them.
• Will be responsible for entering information into a software systems via a RDT gun or tablet.
• Pick and Load inbound/outbound movements (pallets, finished goods, WIP, frozen, etc.,) between the Plant and warehouse.
• Add temp loggers to pallets as needed.
• Participate in Master Sanitation requirements.
• Participate in warehouse maintenance and inventory activities (Preliminary and Year End counts).
• Operates all equipment safely, maintaining proper speeds and clearances to ensure all personnel, materials, and equipment are safe at all times.
• Fosters a culture of safety. Reports any unsafe conditions or incidents immediately to management.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications Include

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1-3 years of Warehouse experience. 1- 3 years experience with a WMS required. Forklift experience required. 1+ year order selecting/picking/loading/unloading experience preferred.
• Language/Communications: Ability to read and interpret instructional details and related information.
• Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strategic Planning – Ability to identify constraints and resolve obstacles to optimize efficiency.
• Computer Skills: Competency with Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Manufacturing software; and general email writing and online research skills.
• Safety Awareness: Demonstrates and promotes awareness of any safety issue and promptly reports issues to the appropriate lead/supervisor.

Physical Requirements & Environment

This position is performed in an ambient chilled and frozen warehouse environment. There may be exposure to low temperature, noise, work near moving mechanical parts and forklifts, citrus fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be required to stand, walk, twist, pull, push and sit for long periods at a time, wear the proper protective equipment as required, climb a ladder or stairs, hear and communicate readily, use both hands and arms and be able to lift items up to 50+ lbs.. Use of telephone, cell phone, a computer, copier, and other office equipment will be required. Travel including automobile or airplane may also be required.