Warehouse Associate

Position: WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Who We Are:

USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the
 best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee
 focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you
 join our team.

The Job Details:

• 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:  If needed, assist 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 certain product
 comes from the proper locations and the lot numbers correspond to the picking
 documents.  Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer
 service standards.  Pallets height can reach up to 7 feet.

• Loading:
Efficiently move product 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
 inspections 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.

What We Are Looking For :

 Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

 Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have:

• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Lift up to 70lbs with assistance on an occasional basis

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.

• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity.

• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery.

• Ability to lift overhead.

• Ability to work overtime is an essential part of this position due to
 demand.

• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements.

• Have acceptable and / or correctable vision.

• Work in an atmosphere range of + 34 to - 10 degrees F with a moderate
 noise level

• Personal interaction and communication required to and from other people
 is extremely high.

• Good arithmetic and reading skills.

• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company
 policies.

• A self-starter that can work independently and coordinate with others.

• Work in a fast pace environment with the ability to manage stress and
 productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details:

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.

• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities
 relating to product, process, and quality systems.

• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or
 quality.

• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.

• Verify the implementation of solutions.

• Always follow posted security procedures at all times while in the
 building.

• Always follow safety procedures at all times.

• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

What’s In It For You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are
 offered:  401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year;
If elected, Blue Cross
 Blue Shield after 30 days of service;
Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of
 other great perks.

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete
 the job.

• Job functions may vary based on area of operation.  The job description
 is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform
 in that job area.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
 disabilities to perform the essential duties.

* Salary range $21.00 hourly
  
* Overnight Shift 2PM- 10:30PM