Warehouse Associate

Position: WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Who We Are:

USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies
 seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are
 an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join
 our team.

 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The warehouse associate is responsible for operating a
 variety of material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating,
 relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise.  The equipment utilized in these
 functions is forklifts, slip sheets, and clamps. Warehouse associates are
 responsible for the safe and efficient use of these vehicles as well as order
 selection and checking as the need dictates. Warehouse associates must be
 self-motivated and work with a minimal amount of supervision.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Accuracy of all paperwork produced.
  
* Follow all customer requirements.
  
* Assist supervision/management as needed.
  
* Follow company policies, guidelines and work instructions.
  
* Maintain professional relationship with the carriers and customers.

Functions may vary dependent on the area of operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Include the following. Other duties as assigned.

* Shipping and Receiving:
Unload and load trailers and verify proper stacking
    and freight not being mixed on pallets, one item to a pallet as required
    unless instructed otherwise. Tape or stretch-wrap pallet as required to
    ensure product stability.
  
* Checking:
Prior to product storage, count all product, compare your counts to
    the drivers’ manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and
    production code dates. Report shortages, damages and misplacements to your
    immediate supervisor who will forward the information to the appropriate
    parties. Must be able to move product to the storage locations.  Must also be
    able to stack and store the product in the appropriate areas.
  
* Must be able to verify receipt of product at appropriate temperature.
  
* Over, Short, and Damage:
Identify and recover any received or shipping damage
    consistent with company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your
    area supervisor.
  
* Inventory:  Assistant in physical inventories with use of scanners. Ensure
    proper stock rotation by following lot number identification.
  
* Order Picking:  Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the
    exact number and type of product is located and shipped. Make sure certain
    products come from the proper locations and the lot numbers agree to the
    picking documents. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets
    customer service standards. Pallets are typically built to a height of
    approximately 7 feet.
  
* Loading:
Efficiently move products from the staging or storage areas into
    railcars or trailers.  
  
* Equipment:
Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a
    forklift, clamp truck, slip-sheet or other power equipment. Maintain the
    facilities, equipment, and materials in a neat, clean orderly fashion. Daily
    inspect and verify equipment is operating prior to the start of the day’s
    activity.  Advise your supervisor of any problems encountered.  Operate all
    equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work
    methods.

* Responsible for any additional tasks delegated by management.

Miscellaneous

* Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
  
* Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
  
* Develop PC/tablet skills to perform any e-mailing, reports, label
    preparation, order release, driver sign-out, inventory checks and/or any type
    of PC/tablet function necessary for that specific area.

Safety, Housekeeping, Security

* Safety glasses, seat belts, and s must be worn if associates are on
    forklifts.
  
* Always follow posted security procedures while in the building.
  
* Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work/lunchroom area.
  
* Safety, Sanitation, and Security:  Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly area.
    Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.  Conduct operations…