Wow Bao Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

A Warehouse Associate is responsible for ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining inventory levels. Safely moves product around plant floor and ensures safety and efficiency is a priority. Supports operations through inventory and distribution of product throughout the plant.

What We Look For:

• Solution oriented: Where some see problems, you think through solutions & translate high-level goals into actionable plans.
• Self-starter: a bias towards action and can thrive in a fast-paced constantly changing environment.

• Forward thinking: you see around corners & are always thinking of ideas on how to help improve processes.

Innovative. Fast Pace. Growth.

Wow Bao has once again been recognized as a 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers! Ranked no. 1 in 2019 and 2022, we are the only brand to have taken home the honor more than once. This year we were privileged to be ranked no. 4, and the leading Asian fast-casual concept.

At Wow Bao, we believe that every day deserves a big, bold serving of WOW. So we’ve made it our mission to shake up the sea of sameness and bring a fresh, exciting new spin to the fast-casual experience. Join the fastest growing Asian virtual kitchen concept in the US! Our virtual kitchen concept has launched 600+ locations and is growing rapidly. Our retail/grocery business is also experiencing unprecedented growth - our Frozen Bao and Potstickers will be in thousands of grocery stores across the US by the end of 2023.

Wow Bao is an innovative Asian fast casual restaurant that fuses superior hospitality and industry leading technology to deliver signature flavors “at the speed of life.” Our menu features rice bowls, pan-seared potstickers, dumplings, soups, and our iconic Bao – steamed hot Asian buns with a variety of savory and sweet fillings. We foster a culture of caring. Whether it’s our guests or our employees, we put people first. We strive to inspire, to motivate, and to appreciate one another every day. We live by the golden rule and treat everyone with kindness, empathy, respect, and a healthy dose of humor. We take our work, not ourselves, seriously.

• Receive and process shipments 
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders 
• Maintain organized inventory 
• Perform inventory counts 
• Operate equipment safely 
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards 
• Maintain clean and safe workspace 
• Support team operations 
• Must have recent experience (within last 6 months) of stand-up and/or sit-down forklift

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and the ability to accurately verify and record shipment contents.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members, suppliers, and customers regarding shipping and receiving processes.
• Physical Stamina: Capability to perform physical tasks, including lifting heavy items and standing for extended periods.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with shipping software and inventory management systems is often preferred. Basic computer skills are essential for maintaining records and generating shipping labels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged bending, lifting, standing and being positioned in tight spaces
• Periods of working at heights above 20' in the air
• Full-time position based at the Forest City, NC food manufacturing facility
• Occasional overtime, including weekends, may be required based on production schedules
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the production facility
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time
• Ability to work in various environments including cold environments for extended periods
• Use of protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and parts

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Voluntary life insurance

• Voluntary disability insurance

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount Programs with Perkspot and Working Advantage

• We foster a culture of CARE

This position is a Monday - Friday position, 1st Shift