WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. This role involves essential responsibilities like shipping, receiving, and inventory management in a fast-paced environment. You'll utilize equipment like forklifts and scanners while ensuring product quality and safety standards. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values employee growth, offering benefits like 401K and health insurance. If you're ready to contribute to a thriving logistics operation and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K

Educational Assistance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience with high reach forklifts and warehouse operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 70 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trailers and verify proper stacking of products.
• Assist in physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently following prescribed methods.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Product Stacking

Basic Arithmetic Skills

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Scanners

Tablets

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Description

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

Job Details

• Shipping and Receiving: Unload and load trailers and verify proper stacking and freight not being mixed on pallets, one item to a pallet as required unless instructed otherwise. Tape or stretch-wrap pallet as required to ensure product stability.
• Checking: Prior to product storage, count all product, compare your counts to the drivers’ manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates. Report shortages damages and misplacements to your immediate supervisor who will forward the information to the appropriate parties. Must be able to move product to the storage locations. Must also be able to stack and store the product in the appropriate areas. Must be able to verify receipt of product at appropriate temperature.
• Over, Short, and Damage: Identify and recover any received or shipping damage consistent with Company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your area supervisor.
• Inventory: Assist in physical inventories with scanners if needed. Ensure proper stock rotation by following lot number identification.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped. Make certain product comes from the proper locations and lot numbers match the picking documents. Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards. Pallet height can reach up to 7 feet.
• Loading: Move product from staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers efficiently.
• Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets or other power equipment. Maintain the facilities, equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion. Conduct daily inspections and verify equipment operation before starting activities. Report any problems to your supervisor. Operate all equipment safely and efficiently following prescribed work methods.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training

Other Abilities You Will Need To Have

• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 70 lbs with assistance occasionally.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Handle objects, tools, or controls with hands.
• Speak and hear for safety and productivity.
• Use scanners, tablets, radios, phones, and other machinery.
• Lift overhead.
• Work overtime as required.
• Drive a registered motor vehicle.
• Have acceptable or correctable vision.
• Work in temperatures ranging from +34 to -10 degrees F with moderate noise.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Perform basic arithmetic and reading skills.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and company policies.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage stress and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

The Standard Details

• Maintain professionalism in appearance and communication.
• Participate in meetings as required.
• Prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record issues related to product, processes, and quality.
• Propose and verify solutions through appropriate channels.
• Follow security and safety procedures at all times.
• Participate in safety and educational training.

What’s In It For You

A great company with great people. Full-time employees (not under contract) are offered: 401K, Educational Assistance after 1 year, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days, Company Life Insurance, and other perks.

Things We Need To Mention

• The job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on operational area. It lists the most common tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Warehousing and Storage