Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
This role focuses on supporting a highly automated \operation by performing a wide range of warehouse activities, with a strong emphasis on safe and efficient forklift operation. You will handle heavy palletized loads, support production on the line by keeping it stocked, and contribute to accurate inventory, shipping, and receiving processes while working both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Operate large sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently, regularly moving two pallets at a time using four forks and handling extremely heavy loads.
- Support the line by performing general warehousing tasks, including prepping pallets, staging materials, and ensuring smooth material flow to production.
- Perform material handling activities such as loading, unloading, moving, and organizing products and raw materials throughout the warehouse.
- Conduct quality checks on products and materials to ensure items meet established standards before they are shipped or moved into inventory.
- Carry out shipping and receiving duties, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, checking documentation, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment.
- Pick and pack orders using RF scanners or RF scan guns, following instructions and maintaining accuracy in item selection and quantities.
- Use pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to move goods safely and efficiently around the facility.
- Perform data entry and basic computer operations to update inventory records, track product movement, and support production and warehouse documentation.
- Maintain accurate warehouse inventory by scanning, counting, and recording product locations and quantities.
- Work both as part of a team and independently to meet production and warehouse goals, communicating effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when operating forklifts and other equipment, and help keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Adapt to a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend, ensuring reliable attendance for assigned night shifts.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in a production or fast-paced environment.
- Prior forklift experience, including operating large sit-down forklifts and handling heavy, multi-pallet loads safely.
- Demonstrated capability and confidence operating forklifts as a core part of daily responsibilities.
- Experience with general warehousing tasks such as prepping pallets, material handling, and supporting production lines.
- Shipping and receiving, including verifying shipments and managing outbound orders.
- Ability to perform picking and packing tasks accurately using RF scanners or RF scan guns.
- Basic computer literacy and comfort with computer operation for data entry and inventory tracking.
- Experience with warehouse inventory processes, including scanning, counting, and recording stock.
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
- Willingness and ability to work a rotating night shift schedule (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 2/2/3 pattern) including every other weekend.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with pallet jacks and other standard warehouse equipment.
- General production experience in a manufacturing or bottling environment.
- Comfort performing quality checks on products and materials.
- Previous experience with data entry in a warehouse or production setting.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in picking, packing, and inventory tasks.
- Consistent work history with longer job tenures and limited frequent job changes.
- Ability to adapt to a highly automated facility and learn new systems or processes as needed.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a clean, well-organized facility that offers consistent work across all positions and opportunities for growth over time. The environment supports long-term development in warehouse and production skills, with stable scheduling and a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
Work Environment
The role is based in a highly automated warehouse operation with approximately 80 employees across all shifts. The facility is not climate controlled, but it is described as not overly hot and is maintained as a clean, orderly workspace. Team members have access to a very nice break room for breaks and meals. The primary schedule need is night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on a rotating 2/2/3 pattern, which includes working every other weekend. The