Warehouse Specialist

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is hiring a Warehouse Specialist in Pittsburgh to support production, shipping, and receiving while ensuring compliance with SQF/BRC food safety standards. The role emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and safe practices in a fast-paced environment.

The position involves receiving, picking, loading/unloading, and maintaining inventory control using MRP systems and RF scanners. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate forklifts safely.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with GMPs and food safety standards.
• Experience with inventory control and picking/packing processes.
• Ability to operate RF scanning equipment and interpret pick tickets.
• Forklift certification and safe operation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and food safety requirements under SQF/BRC.
• Operate forklifts safely and maintain equipment.
• Review production sheets to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Accurately pick customer orders using RF scanners.
• Load and unload products ensuring safe handling.
• Document shipping/receiving activities thoroughly.
• Follow FIFO procedures for inventory control.
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping to keep areas safe.
• Support other warehouse or production tasks as needed.

Skills

GMP compliance

RF scanner operation

Forklift operation

Inventory control

MRP systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Problem solving

Tools

MRP systems

RF scanners

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of warehouse functions to support production, shipping, and receiving operations while ensuring compliance with all food safety and quality standards under SQF/BRC. This role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safe practices and supporting the team’s overall operational goals.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of warehouse functions to support production, shipping, and receiving operations while ensuring compliance with all food safety and quality standards under SQF/BRC. This role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safe practices and supporting the team’s overall operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all food safety/quality requirements under SQF/BRC.
• Maintain safe work practices, including proper forklift operation, safe driving speeds, horn usage, and seatbelt compliance.
• Review production sheets to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Accurately pick customer orders by interpreting pick-tickets and using RF scanner systems.
• Load and unload transport vehicles, ensuring products are securely and evenly placed.
• Maintain forklift equipment, complete daily inspections, and ensure proper shutdown and charging procedures.
• Document all shipping and receiving activities thoroughly and accurately.
• Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) procedures for all warehouse inventory unless otherwise directed.
• Strictly adhere to company inventory control and MRP system policies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping tasks to keep warehouse areas safe and organized.
• Support other warehouse or production-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mathematical and reading comprehension skills with mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and RF scanner technology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely (certification required).
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work different shifts or extended hours as business needs require.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.