Warehouse Specialist - 3rd Shift

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support production, shipping, and receiving while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards under SQF/BRC. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with safe practices to protect the team and products.

Responsibilities include GMP adherence, forklift operation, RF scanning, FIFO, and thorough documentation of all activities.

Qualifications

• Strong math and reading comprehension are required.
• Experience with MRP systems and RF scanners is preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and all SQF/BRC food safety/quality requirements.
• Operate forklift safely and follow proper procedures.
• Review production sheets to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Accurately pick customer orders using pick-tickets and RF scanners.
• Load and unload transport vehicles and ensure safe placement of products.
• Maintain forklift equipment and perform daily inspections.
• Document all shipping and receiving activities thoroughly.
• Follow FIFO procedures for all warehouse inventory.
• Adhere to inventory control and MRP system policies.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain safe, organized warehouse areas.
• Support other warehouse or production duties as needed.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Reading comprehension

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Forklift operation safety

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

Forklift certification

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.