Warehouse Associate (Allentown, PA) in Allentown, Pennsylvania at Balford Farms

The position of Warehouse Associate is responsible for all aspects of the warehouse function including receiving, storing, handling, shipping, and preparing product for delivery to a customer while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion. A Warehouse Associate may be assigned to work in any region of the warehouse; the ambient region, refrigerated region or freezer region. The Warehouse Associate position must:

• Receive products coming into the building accurately and promptly.
• Verify the quantity and description of materials received.
• Examine incoming products for temperature, damage, etc.
• Accurately store materials in the appropriate places as per the standard operating procedure.
• Pick, assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers.
• Load orders onto the appropriate vehicles.
• Accurately identify and count products as listed on the cycle count list.
• Perform freight handling activities using powered industrial truck equipment (certification will be provided)
• Use scan gun/finger scanner device for picking/receiving
• Make adjustments for product shortages on paperwork or using the scan gun/finger scanner picking device.
• Ensure proper code date rotation. (First Expiration/First Out)
• Report any product/packaging issues.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency or accuracy of the operation.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Warehousing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas.
• Responsible for food safety and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-7 cases high.
• Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 34-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be required to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 0-10 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, and background checks)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Offer first of the month after 90 days)
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match

MIMCO/Balford Farms is an Equal Opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.