Warehouse Forklift Operator

Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job, this is the start of a new career with a fast-growing, innovative global food organization. Ready for your next opportunity? Come join our table!

POSITION SUMMARY

Load and unload trucks; organize and rotate inventory orders; monitor warehouse temperatures; assist in inventory reconciliation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receive, and process product orders; support inventory accuracy including but not limited to reviewing inbound documentation, product receipt and reconciliation. Assemble and stage product orders for presale and onboard sales routes.
• Receive inbound truck loads; unload and store product; assist to ship outbound truck loads; report inbound overages, shortages or damages to leadership
• Ensure proper food handling procedures. Organize and rotate product in warehouse cooler or freezer to prevent spoilage. Report and follow up product Quality complaints and ensure the product is blocked in SAP and physically hold in the warehouse. Assist in weekly bad conditions reconciliation and upload documentation to the shared folder. Process and document product returns and disposal of outdated product.
• Report to warehouse management cooler and freezer repair requirements, material handling equipment maintenance requirements and pallet disposal and or acquisition. Monitor warehouse temperatures. Perform equipment inspections

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License & clean driving record
• Three (3) months related experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently and within a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate safe operation of power equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish reading, writing & speaking.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pallet jack and Forklift certification Experience in food products

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, 1st, 2nd and/or 3rd shifts
• Ability to work in temperature conditions between 35 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit; may occasionally exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to walk. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities may be required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office levels to loud.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 days paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, & state mandated sick time, if applicable

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and locals’ laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• forklift/pallet jack certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Chesterfield, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person