Warehouse Associate/Driver Helper

Foodservice business is booming! We’re expanding our team and looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team!

Karat Packaging (Nasdaq symbol ‘KRT’) by Lollicup USA, Inc, headquartered in Chino, CA, is the manufacturer of Karat® food disposable goods and TeaZone® beverage products, the distributor of other leading brands' coffee & tea ingredients, & specializes in custom print and innovative packaging. We have been recognized for our thermoforming plastic capabilities in North America to produce cups and food packaging products that allow us to offer competitive pricing throughout our distribution network (currently 6 regional warehouses are located in CA, HI, NJ, SC, TX, WA), and services to chain accounts such as Panda Express, Flame Broiler, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and more.

Corporate Website:
www.karatpackaging.com

Reports to:
Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Regional Manager

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver to oversee all warehouse activities, ensure efficient processes, and maximize warehouse productivity.

To be successful as a Warehouse Associate you should be experienced in optimizing warehousing processes and be an effective team leader. An outstanding Warehouse Associate should be dependable and have excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Shipping/Receiving – Coordinate the unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity. Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all products are properly counted.
• Equipment- Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling the equipment.
• Scheduling - Participate in establishing work schedules. Ensure that the schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Storage- Maintain WMS system and ensure the optimal utilization of space.
• Safety, Sanitation, Security - Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Records - Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Inventory - Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
• Train as backup Class C Driver (26' Box Truck)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Lead.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have valid Driver license

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Benefits:
PTO, Health/Dental/Vision available after successfully completing the 90 days/3-month probationary period. 401(k) available after one year of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clean driving record?
• Can you provide a DMV driving record ?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Class C Driver: 2 years (Required)
• Box truck 26 FT: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Puyallup, WA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person