Job Description

Description

Job Title :                         1st Shift Warehouse Associate

FLSA Status:                    Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range:                      $21.00 - $23.00

Department:                   Warehouse

Purpose:                          This position responds to high volume by receiving, unloading trucks and replenishing stock to ensure orders are ready for delivery within the required timeframe for all job functions.

Reports To:                     Warehouse Supervisor

Essential Functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inspects assigned equipment before using
  • Follows designated checklist
  • Charges pallet jack battery as needed
  • Reports problems to supervisor
• Inspects optical scanner to ensure proper operation
  • Reports problems to supervisor
• Ensure correct counts and temperature information before moving to proper zones              
• Operate various warehouse equipment safely necessary to fill orders with commercially acceptable products from specified locations within the warehouse.
  • Puts proper labels on products ensuring labels are visible
• Breaks down incoming goods
  • Right side up
  • Uses acceptable quality pallets
  • Carefully organizes items so they are safe/secure; placing
    • Heaviest items on the bottom
    • Products inside confines of the pallet
    • Toxic substances correctly
• Delivers pallets to correct temperature locations
  • Arrange in order as they will be put away
• Meet established standards; productivity, quality, damage and safety
• Maintain safe, organized workplace
  • Follows pallet jack operating requirements
  • Uses designated traffic patterns
  • Puts damaged products in allocated area
  • Removes broken pallets and debris from warehouse isles
• Wears required safety equipment
  • Safety shoes            
• Complete receiving, unloading and replenishment activities in all warehouse locations (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)
• Performs housekeeping, maintenance and other assigned tasks
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Adhere to all safety practices and company policies.   

Qualifications:               

• Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of ages.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
• Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55+ degrees)
• Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Physical Demands:

Continuously during the workday:

• Grasps and/or manipulates objects by quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands

• Listen  and respond to voice commands -  Wear headset
• Lift / Push Carry 51 to 100 lbs
• Bend / Stoop / Twist / Kneel
• Balance / Ride on Stand-up pallet jack

Frequently during the work day:

• Lift / Push / Carry 0 to 50 lbs
• Reach / Lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs
• Input data on hand-held device

Occasionally during the workday:

• Sit – driving forklift

Benefits:

• 401k with 6% match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Qualifications:               

• Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of ages.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
• Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55+ degrees)
• Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Physical Demands:

Continuously during the workday:

• Grasps and/or manipulates objects by quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands

• Listen  and respond to voice commands -  Wear headset
• Lift / Push Carry 51 to 100 lbs
• Bend / Stoop / Twist / Kneel
• Balance / Ride on Stand-up pallet jack

Frequently during the work day:

• Lift / Push / Carry 0 to 50 lbs
• Reach / Lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs
• Input data on hand-held device

Occasionally during the workday:

• Sit – driving forklift