Warehouse Specialist - 2nd Shift

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support production, shipping, and receiving while complying with SQF/BRC food safety and quality standards. You will be part of a fast-paced team focused on accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires forklift proficiency, attention to detail, and flexibility to cover various shifts. You will contribute to inventory accuracy and smooth warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Strong math and reading comprehension.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Forklift operation certification required; safe handling of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and all food safety/quality requirements under SQF/BRC.
• Maintain safe work practices, including forklift operation and seatbelt compliance.
• Review production sheets to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Accurately pick customer orders by interpreting pick-tickets and using RF scanners.
• Load and unload transport vehicles; ensure products are securely placed.
• Maintain forklift equipment; perform daily inspections and charging procedures.
• Document all shipping and receiving activities thoroughly.
• Follow FIFO procedures for all warehouse inventory.
• Adhere to inventory control and MRP system policies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping to keep areas safe and organized.
• Support other warehouse or production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Math & reading

Communication skills

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Shift flexibility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

MRP systems

RF scanner

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.