Senior Warehouse Associate - (Food Distribution, Cold Chain) in Troy, Michigan at Premier Food Supplies

Position Summary:

The Senior Warehouse Associate is an experienced, hands-on warehouse position responsible for supporting all areas of warehouse operations within a food distribution environment.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of distribution warehouse experience, including food distribution experience, and be able to perform day-to-day warehouse operations independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work across all warehouse functions as needed, including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, inventory, loading, shipping, and general warehouse operations
• Safely operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment
• Properly handle and rotate ambient, refrigerated/perishable, and frozen inventory using FEFO and LOT-control procedures
• Maintain inventory accuracy and identify or report discrepancies
• Follow food safety, warehouse safety, and operating procedures
• Stay productive throughout the shift, do not stand around or wait for work; identify what needs to be done next and confirm with your supervisor before proceeding
• Support less-experienced associates and assist with warehouse priorities and projects as needed

Working Conditions:

• Regular work in freezer, refrigerated, and ambient environments; freezer work is required
• Proper cold-weather PPE is required (insulated coveralls/jacket and snow pants, gloves, headwear, and appropriate footwear); temporary loaner gear may be available while employees obtain their own
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and perform physical warehouse work throughout the shift

• Minimum 3 years of food distribution warehouse experience
• Able to work across all warehouse functions, including operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. and regularly work in freezer environments
• Willing to come in early, stay late, and work Saturdays as operational needs require
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle and dependable transportation to and from work
• High school diploma or GED required