Warehouse Worker

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Warehouse Worker Job Description

The Warehouse Worker operates forklifts and material handling equipment to move materials, replenish pick locations, and support daily warehouse operations. This role loads finished products and customer orders onto outbound trailers with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and on-time shipping. The position relies on the Warehouse Management System to perform inventory movements and transactions while maintaining inventory integrity and documentation.

The Warehouse Worker follows established safety procedures and food safety protocols, supports continuous improvement, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.

• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to safely move finished goods and raw materials throughout the warehouse.

• Utilize material handling equipment to transport materials, replenish pick locations, and support overall warehouse operations.

• Load finished products and customer orders onto outbound trailers while maintaining proper sequence, weight distribution, and accurate piece counts.

• Follow shipping schedules and warehouse priorities to support timely and accurate customer deliveries.

• Perform WMS-directed tasks for inventory movement, replenishment, order fulfillment, and product tracking.

• Complete inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records through warehouse systems and required documentation.

• Accurately complete pallet documentation, trailer inspections, and all required warehouse paperwork on time.

• Conduct daily inspections of forklifts and other warehouse equipment, promptly reporting any operational or safety issues.

• Adhere to company safety procedures, including OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout requirements, HACCP standards, and food safety protocols.

• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and sanitary conditions while supporting efficient product flow.

• Handle and ship products carefully to prevent damage and ensure quality standards are met.

• Support warehouse efficiency through teamwork, clear communication, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with training new employees on equipment, procedures, and safety practices to support warehouse operational excellence.

• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and complete assigned tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrate strong attendance, reliability, and a consistent commitment to workplace safety and operational standards.

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to move materials and finished goods.

• Experience or ability to work with a Warehouse Management System for inventory movement, replenishment, and order fulfillment.

• Ability to perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse systems and documentation.

• Capability to load trailers according to shipping schedules while maintaining proper sequence, weight distribution, and piece count accuracy.

• Skill in conducting daily forklift inspections and proactively identifying equipment issues to ensure safe operations.

• Knowledge of or ability to follow OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, HACCP requirements, and company safety policies.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on inventory accuracy and shipment quality.

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions reliably.

• Comfort working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

• Strong attendance, reliability, and a demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to learn and utilize a Warehouse…