Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Operations

• Read work orders, requisitions, customer specifications, and production instructions if items need to be moved, gathered or distributed.


• Load, unload, move, convey, and stage materials and products safely and efficiently to other designated areas.


• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and other warehouse equipment in accordance with certification and safety standards.


• Dock, move, and set up trailers for customer deliveries.


• Sort and store materials on racks, shelves, bins, silos, or refrigerated rooms according to size, type, product code, FIFO, type, style or storage requirements.


• Open bales, crates, and containers safely.


• Arrange stock parts in specified sequence for production or assembly


• Fill work orders or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distributes items to production workers


• Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plan or to pick up items from several locations for shipment

Shipping and Receiving

• Receive incoming supplies, raw materials, and finished goods into the warehouse.


• Verify shipments against purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading, and UPS/FedEx documentation to ensure accuracy.


• Oversee proper loading, unloading, handling, and documentation of shipments.


• Prepare and process packing lists, bills of lading, shipping paperwork, and parcels.


• Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and trucking companies regarding shipments and trailer availability.


• Inspect trailers for cleanliness, leaks, or damage prior to loading.


• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed

Inventory Control and Systems

• Track, weigh, count, and record materials to ensure conformance with company standards.


• Perform daily raw material counts and maintain accurate inventory records.


• Participate in monthly and annual physical inventories.


• Monitor warehouse records and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages.


• Enter all warehouse movements, transfers, work orders, and inventory transactions into Oracle or other warehouse systems.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify inbound and outbound materials to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.


• Ensure all product contact surfaces are restored to a sanitary condition after job completion.


• Correctly document food safety and quality data.


• Report product or process failures that may impact food safety to Quality, Maintenance, or Line Supervision immediately.

Facility, Equipment, and Support Functions

• Maintain forklifts and warehouse equipment; perform inspections and report maintenance needs.


• Keep warehouse, silo, and trucking area clean, organized, and free of debris.


• Order warehouse and operational supplies as needed.


• Assist production operations as directed by management.


• Perform special projects and additional related duties as assigned.


• Meet deadlines and demonstrate strong attention to detail

Safety, Compliance, and Quality

• Follow all company safety policies, Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements, and Employee Handbook rules.


• Adhere to cGMP, PPE, food safety, and quality assurance guidelines.


• Use required protective equipment and report damaged or missing safety devices.


• Report hazards, regulatory violations, or unsafe conditions to supervision.


• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections as required.

Request supervisory guidance when procedures are not understood