Warehouse Specialist - 2nd Shift (M-Thu, 4p-2a)

Marzetti Company; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the 2nd shift (Monday–Thursday, 4 PM–2 AM). You will operate forklifts and pallet trucks, move materials, and ensure safe handling of loads in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Ideal candidates have warehouse experience, basic computer skills, and a commitment to GMP and food safety. This role requires standing most of the shift and lifting loads as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience required.
• Forklift or powered equipment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment and pallet trucks.
• Transport materials to storage, machines, loading docks, and trailers.
• Secure loads using strapping, wrapping, and protective materials.
• Remove empty skids and stack them in designated areas.
• Meet production quotas and follow all GMP & food safety requirements.
• Perform cleaning duties at shift end and maintain records.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Reading/Writing

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Warehouse/distribution experience

Forklift or powered equipment experience

Tools

Forklift

Powered equipment operation

Job description

Overview

Responsible for operating powered industrial equipment or pallet trucks to perform all material handling assignments. These include, but are not limited to, identification and transportation of material to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, and into or out of trailer

2nd Shift M-Th 4p-2a

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

• Familiarizes self with productive capacity of machines or loading schedule of shipping services to ensure prompt delivery of items to proper destination.
• Uses snips to open loads as well as remove strapping and wrapping. Ensures safe disposal in designated containers and areas.
• Places protective materials around load and uses hand or automatic strapping equipment to secure loads for final shipment to customers.
• Removes empty skids and stacks skids in designated areas.
• Proceeds safely to assigned area to pull, load, and move merchandise and all documents specific to each type of merchandise.
• Completes cleaning duties throughout and at the end of the shift.
• Completes safety check on equipment prior to usage including but not limited to battery, brakes, lift controls, and computer.
• Required to operate labeling equipment, heavy machinery, and powered industrial equipment.
• Employees shall follow all GMP & Food safety requirements.
• Must be able to meet production standards of quota for the function being performed.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

Qualifications → What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with warehouse and/or distribution facility.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Basic knowledge of computer functionality.
• Good eye/hand coordination and motor functions
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematic skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have prior warehouse/distribution experience.
• Must have forklift or other powered equipment experience.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires good hand/eye coordination and motor functions for computer keyboards, driving forklifts etc. This position requires standing- 98 % of shift, lifting/bending- 50 %, working in 35-degree environment- 75 % and walking – 25% of shift. The individual that possesses this position must have basic reading, writing and mathematics skills. Must be able to lift/pick 2375 cases per shift (average weight 15 lbs. per case). Position requires a high degree of attention to prevent injuries to others.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and its requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to reassign and/or add duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Working Conditions/Environment

WorkWWWork Environment: The work environment may contain temperature extremes; in some cases, working in environments below freezing temperatures.

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About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.