Warehouse Associate- 1st Shift

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cold chain logistics sector is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the 1st shift. The role involves shipping and receiving, inventory management, and operating warehouse equipment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift training, and the ability to lift heavy items. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and collaboration, with benefits including 401K and health insurance.

Benefits

401K

Educational Assistance

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Company Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training.
• Good arithmetic and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trailers, verifying proper stacking.
• Assist in physical inventories using scanners.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Scanners

Tablets

Job description

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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.

The 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: If needed, assist in physical inventories with use of scanners. 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 the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents. Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards. Pallet height can reach up to 7 feet.
• Loading: Efficiently move product from staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.
• Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets or other power equipment. Maintain facilities, equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion. Conduct daily inspections and verify equipment operation prior to start of activities. Report any problems to your supervisor. Operate all equipment safely following prescribed work methods.

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training
• Ability to bend and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Lift up to 70 lbs with assistance occasionally
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Speak and hear for safety and productivity
• Use scanners, tablets, radios, phones, and other warehouse machinery
• Ability to lift overhead
• Work overtime as needed
• Drive a registered motor vehicle as required
• Acceptable and/or correctable vision
• Work in temperatures ranging from +34 to -10 degrees F with moderate noise
• High level of personal interaction and communication
• Good arithmetic and reading skills
• Follow verbal and written instructions and company policies
• Self-starter, able to work independently and in a team
• Manage stress and productivity in a fast-paced environment

The Standard Details

• Maintain professionalism in appearance and communication
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems
• Identify and record issues related to product, processes, or quality
• Propose and verify implementation of solutions
• Follow posted 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 above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on operational needs. The description lists common tasks for this role.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.