Warehouse Associate I (Day Shift)

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee discounts

Commuter Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to efficiently move, select, and prepare food products for loading while maintaining FDA standards.

You will perform accurate scanning, documentation, and safe handling of items in a fast-paced warehouse. Responsibilities include building pallets, shrink wrapping, receiving orders, operating a forklift or pallet jack, and upholding safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Ability to read English language at High School 9th grade level.
• Prior warehousing experience in a food environment preferred.
• Electric pallet jack and order picker experience or familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Select proper product from designated warehouse area (bins/shelves).
• Handle and package product carefully and in a sanitary manner.
• Stack product for loading with care for potential damage control.
• Build pallets and shrink wrap finished pallets for loading.
• Complete pick documentation, productivity worksheets, and identify product.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards for all work areas.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
• Receive and pick orders from order sheet and unload trucks.

Skills

Read English at HS 9th grade level

Warehousing experience (food)

Teamwork

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Order picker

Job description

Brief Description

Warehouse Associate at Baldor PA is responsible for the efficient movement, selecting, loading of food products, accurate scanning, accurate transactions, timely documentation and maintenance of the facility up to FDA standards. Repetitive lifting, visual identification, and an understanding of labeling practices are key fundamentals. Individual is required to accurately select and carefully handle product as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Primary Responsibilities include

• Select proper product from designated warehouse area (bins/shelves)
• Handle and package product carefully and in a sanitary manner
• At the supervisor’s discretion, stack product for loading with care for potential damage control
• Build pallets
• Shrink wrap finished pallets for final loading
• Complete pick documentation, productivity worksheets, and identify product selected for individual customers
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards for all work areas
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner at all times
• Report any product damage or loss to supervisor
• Receive and pick orders from order sheet
• Unload the OTR truck
• Break the pallet
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on pallets for delivery
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses.
• Maintain clean work environment order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Examine and inspect stock items for defects, reporting any damage to supervisors
• Operate a forklift and/or a pallet jack, to transport items from one location to another location

Speed, accuracy and safety are paramount to successfully meet the requirements of the position

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to do repetitive lifting of 5 to 20 lbs. constantly, 15 to 30 lbs. frequently, and 30 to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to stand and walk 7 to 10 hours per day.

Equipment/Programs used to Perform Job: Powered pallet jacks, hand pumping jacks, stock picker, forklift, box cutter, RF Scanner

Education / Skills

• Ability to read English language at High School 9th grade level
• Prior warehousing experience in a food environment preferred
• Electric pallet jack, order picker

Working Conditions

• Normal warehouse conditions. The employee is subject to repetitive bending, lifting and moving up to 100 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must be able to work in various temperatures, freezer (-35), grocery, and cooler (30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit).
• The employee must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be mobile.
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.
• Must submit to and pass a drug screen.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Summary

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

Join Our Team

If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!