Warehouse Associate (1St Shift)

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Warehouse Associate to join our Shipping and Receiving team at LaClare Creamery! Do you have warehouse experience including standup reach truck and sit down forklift experience? We are a progressive, growing company looking for someone experienced in shipping/receiving and material handing to join our team! FULL Time & FULL Benefits starting at $23/hour

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Important Note: This position does include manual labor in a cold environment - continuous lifting, stand for 8 hours/day, and occasionally twist, bend, climb, grasp and other repetitive movements

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assists in the movement of freight, stock or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and/or containers by hand or using forklifts or other equipment
• Sorts product or materials before loading and unloading
• Examines shipment contents and compares with records to verify accuracy
• Examines and inspects inbound and outbound containers, materials and products to ensure product quality and packing specifications are met
• Prepares documents, such as pick tickets or shipping orders, to route materials
• Records shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes
• Works with Warehouse Team Leader to resolve problems such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications
• Organizes and stages orders for shipping
• Attaches identifying tags to containers and or mark them with identifying information
• Uses ERP system to track and understand transactions
• Assists in staging packaging requirements for upcoming production shifts
• Assists in maintaining warehouse in an organized manner that accurately matches inventory in ERP system
• Assists in performing cycle counts
• Occasionally assists in cheese packaging areas not to exceed eight hours per week
• Maintains equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected
• Assists in cleaning containers, materials, supplies and work areas
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Attributes:

• Experience with standup reach truck and sit-down forklift experience a must!
• Minimum 2-year Warehouse experience preferred
• Minimum 2-year Forklift/hand truck experience required
• Hands-on role involving general labor with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Trustworthy, Ethical and Self-Driven with the ability to successfully work independently
• Works effectively and relates well with others
• Exhibits a professional manner, working to maintain constructive working relationships

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 2 years (Required)
• Forklift: 2 years (Required)
• Shipping & receiving: 2 years (Required)
• Stand-up reach truck: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person