Warehouse Specialist - 3rd Shift

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support production, shipping and receiving. The role emphasizes compliance with SQF/BRC, safe forklift operation, accurate order picking, and precise inventory control in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires attention to detail, the ability to work across shifts, and strong communication skills to document activities and maintain safety. Onsite work setting with diverse warehouse tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid forklift certification.
• 1-3 years of warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing/warehousing environment is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and all food safety/quality requirements under SQF/BRC.
• Operate forklifts and maintain safe driving practices.
• Review production sheets to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Accurately pick customer orders using pick-tickets and RF scanners.
• Load and unload transport vehicles, ensuring secure product placement.
• Maintain forklift equipment and perform daily inspections.
• Document all shipping and receiving activities thoroughly.
• Follow FIFO procedures for inventory control.
• Adhere to company MRP system policies and inventory controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep warehouse areas clean and organized.
• Support other warehouse or production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Inventory management

MRP systems knowledge

RF scanner

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP software

RF scanners

Job description

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid forklift certification.
• Minimum 1-3 years of warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing/warehousing environment is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Tandem Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We value and promote diversity in the workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status.

Shift

11pm-730am

Work Setting

Onsite

Location(s)

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