Warehouse Associate- 2nd Shift

Who WE Are

We are a leader in the specialty cheese industry serving our consumers by crafting and importing the best cheeses in the world while caring for our employees and our communities.

You take pride in the products you produce. You value safety, quality, and consistency. You enjoy a predictable schedule in a climate‑controlled manufacturing environment. You don’t mind learning new things and always strive to do your very best at work.

If this sounds like you, we want you to consider joining Emmi Roth!

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to move products and materials within our cold facility to support production activities, accurate and timely completion of order picking tasks, and the loading and unloading of trucks.

• Utilizes forklifts and other material handling equipment to load and unload trucks, move products, and transport materials within the facility.
• Safely and efficiently stacks and stores materials in designated areas to optimize space utilization.
• Performs routine inspections of forklifts and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents, injuries, and product damage.
• Picks orders and ensures accurate and timely fulfillment of customer requests.
• Operates forklifts to retrieve bulk pallets of food products from designated storage areas.
• Verifies product quality and quantity, ensuring that correct items are picked for each order.
• Securely wraps and prepares pallets for shipment, following proper packaging guidelines.
• Loads and unloads pallets onto trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains accurate inventory records by updating stock movements, counts, and locations in the warehouse management system.
• Conducts regular cycle counts and assists in physical inventory counts as required.
• Identifies and reports any inventory discrepancies, damaged products, or quality issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area, including aisles, shelves, and storage locations.
• Assists in receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Collaborates with other team members to fulfill ad‑hoc tasks and support overall warehouse operations.

• Ability to complete forklift operator certification and demonstrate proficiency in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Prior experience working in a food manufacturing facility or refrigerated warehouse is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow instructions and pick orders according to specifications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and work in a refrigerated environment.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and knowledge of warehouse safety regulations.

• Lifting and Carrying:
  Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. This includes lifting and moving pallets, boxes, and other materials during loading, unloading, and order picking tasks.
• Pushing and Pulling:
  The job may involve pushing and pulling heavy pallets and carts using physical force to maneuver them within the facility or load them onto trucks.
• Standing and Walking:
  The role requires prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the warehouse and manufacturing facility. The individual will be required to traverse large distances within the facility to perform various tasks.
• Climbing and Balancing:
  The job may involve occasional climbing of ladders or steps to access elevated storage areas or equipment. Maintaining balance while operating forklifts or while picking orders from heights may also be required.
• Stooping, Kneeling, and Crouching:
  The position may require bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching when retrieving or storing materials in lower‑level storage areas or when inspecting and handling products.
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