Warehouse Specialist -12 Hour Day Shift

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support production, shipping, and receiving. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP and SQF/BRC food safety standards, with responsibilities spanning order picking, inventory control, and RF scanner usage in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will operate forklifts safely, review inventory, and ensure accurate shipment documentation while maintaining clean, organized warehouse areas and supporting cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Adhere to GMP/SQF food safety standards and GMP practices.
• Operate forklifts safely with required certification.
• Interpret production sheets and use RF scanners to pick orders.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and all food safety/quality requirements under SQF/BRC.
• Maintain safe work practices, including forklift operation and safe driving speeds.
• Review production sheets to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Accurately pick customer orders with pick-tickets and RF scanners.
• Load and unload transport vehicles and place products securely.
• Maintain forklift equipment and perform daily inspections.
• Document all shipping and receiving activities.
• Follow FIFO for inventory unless directed otherwise.
• Adhere to inventory control and MRP system policies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Support other warehouse or production duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner use

Math & comprehension

Verbal/written communication

Attention to detail

Team flexibility

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

MRP system

RF scanner hardware

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.

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.