Warehouse Associate

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.
• Follow Food Safety and Security Standards and Good Warehousing Practices. 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
• Pension Fully Funded (Must work a total of 5 years to be vested)  

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.