WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE 2nd Shift

Uscold; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Company Life Insurance

Job summary

USCS in Bucks County, PA is seeking a warehouse associate to support facility operations, handle product, and maintain safety standards in a cold-chain environment. You will unload and load trailers, prepare shipments, inspect product, operate forklifts and scanners, and participate in inventories.

A high school diploma and ability to lift up to 70 lbs are required; experience is a plus. USCS offers full-time, non-exempt employment with benefits after probation and opportunities to grow in a

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to work in a temperature range of +50°F to -30°F.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to facility operations through proper product handling and safety standards.
• Unload and load trailers, verifying correct stacking and pallet integrity.
• Ensure all customer product is accounted for and within acceptable temperature range.
• Identify and report damaged product, shortages, and overages to supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories to safeguard customer product.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with correct lot numbers and locations.
• Stack products to build pallets; tape or wrap for stability.
• Perform picking duties meeting customer service standards.
• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and turret trucks safely.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly equipment and work area.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Team Coordination

Strong Communication

Physical Stamina

Reading & Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scanner Devices

Tablets

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $22.25 USD to $23.25 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Who We Are: USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of facility operations through proper product handling, organization, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Unload and load trailers, verifying proper product stacking and that product is not being mixed on pallets.
• Ensure that all customer product is accounted for, free of infestation, production codes are in check, and product is within their acceptable temperature range prior to placing the products into storage.
• Identify and recover any received or shipped damaged product consistent with company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories, when necessary, to ensure the safekeeping of the customer’s product.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped, that product comes from the proper location, and that the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents.
• Stack product to build pallets and tape or stretch-wrap them as required to ensure product stability.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service and/or company standards.
• Pallets height can reach up to seven (7) feet.
• Efficiently move product from the staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.
• Safely operate various pieces of equipment, including forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and turret trucks to load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure it is operating in a safe manner.

The Job Specifics

• Location and Department: Operations
• Reports To: Supervisor
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Non-Exempt JOB CODE

What We Are Looking For

The Ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the following qualifications.

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
• Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Lift overhead when required.
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
• Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
• Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and or special events.
• Operate a registered motor vehicle, if a part of daily tasks.
• Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
• Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
• Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details

• Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
• Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
• Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
• Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in safety and educational training programs.

What’s In It For You

We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield is available after 30 days of service, if elected.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A variety of additional benefits and perks.

Additional Information

• This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
• Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Loyal

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Preferred

Financial

Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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