Warehouse Ship/Rec Lead

blountfinefoods; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 30,362; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with Company match

Paid time off including vacation

Education Assistance Program

Discounts on products

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods in Fall River, Massachusetts, is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate for their first shift. The role involves ensuring safety, managing inventory, and efficiently handling shipping and receiving tasks. Candidates should have at least 1 year of warehouse experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate warehouse machinery.

The position offers a pay range of $21.50 to $22.04 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k with matching.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of previous warehousing experience.
• Experience in small parcel processing (UPS/FedEx) is preferred.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with shipping and receiving of product.
• Ensure cleanliness of dock and warehouse areas.
• Accurately pick orders and verify product counts.

Skills

Warehouse equipment operation

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Education

1-2 years of warehousing experience

Tools

Motorized electric pallet jacks

Stand up electric reach high lift

Job description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family‑owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single‑serve grab‑n‑go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten‑free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

This is a First shift position.

The pay range for this position is $21.50 to $22.04 per hour.

Summary

Perform all duties associated with shipping and receiving of product, and inventory management. In event of absence, position will be filled by adequately trained personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety of all equipment used, reporting all unsafe conditions, and accidents to supervisor or director.
• Must be trained and pass licensing for Warehouse Material Handling Equipment. Must operate all equipment safely, following OSHA mandated guidelines.
• Performs Warehouse Material Handling Equipment pre‑operational check and fills out check sheets. Any deficiencies to be reported immediately to supervisor/manager or director.
• Responsible for dock, freezer, grounds and parking lot cleanliness.
• Responsible to ensure that all trucks are chocked prior to loading or unloading.
• Unload and check in products, verifying counts and lot numbers upon receipt (notes any errors and corrects BOL).
• Receiving of incoming product, checking and logging counts, lot numbers and locations.
• Move products as needed to pick locations, checking and logging counts, lot numbers and locations.
• Accurately pick orders, checking, logging, count, lot numbers, and locations. Order picking to be FIFO’d.
• Exhibits a superior attitude while working with outside Carriers, Internal and External Customers, and employees.
• All paperwork (Forklift log sheet, Put‑A‑Ways, Moves, Pick Tickets, etc) to be neat and orderly.
• Ability to manage all sample product inventory.
• Responsible for safely changing and maintaining batteries.
• Ability to work independently without Supervision.
• Able to work Overtime as required with minimal notice.

Education and/or Experience

• At least 1 year of previous warehousing experience.
• Up to 2 years of previous warehousing experience in small parcel processing (UPS/FedEx).
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment including but not limited to motorized electric stand‑on pallet jacks as well as stand up electric reach high lift.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills and strong basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal Supervision.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match and Profit‑Sharing Plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.