WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE 3rd Shift B

United States Cold Storage; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,651 - 32,029; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K after 1 year

Health insurance after 30 days

Company Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage in Quakertown, PA is hiring a Full-Time Operations Associate to contribute to facility operations through product handling and adherence to safety standards. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and work in various temperature conditions.

The role involves unloading/loading trailers, ensuring products are accounted for, and operating warehouse equipment safely. Benefits include 401K and health insurance after a certain period of service.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trailers while maintaining product integrity.
• Verify that all products are accounted for and in acceptable condition.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts and clamp trucks.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong arithmetic skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to work in cold temperatures

Self-starter

Ability to operate scanners and tablets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay: $22.25 to $23.25 per hour. 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

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.

Job Specifics

• Location and Department: Operations
• Reports To: Supervisor
• Job Type: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.