PrairieFire Coffee Warehouse Rep

As the premium and local provider of coffee, tea, and beverage solutions since 1960,
Prairie Fire Coffee Roasters continues to innovate and expand our business nationwide by offering tailored beverage solutions to meet the specific needs of each customer backed by our friendly, reliable Prairie Fire service.

As a Warehouse Representative, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse by performing various tasks related to inventory management, product packaging, and customer service. Our Warehouse Reps are responsible for accurately receiving, storing, and shipping products while maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment. The ideal candidate for this role will feel comfortable being responsible for inventory management, order fulfillment, and organization of the warehouse.

Why you’ll love working here:

• We offer a full-time, Monday-Friday 7am to 4pm work schedule.
• $20hr
• You’ll receive paid time off (PTO) at a generous accrual rate.
• You’ll be eligible for a full benefits package, including a 401k with company match, following your introductory period.
• We’re a stable and growing family-oriented company who regularly offers career advancement opportunities.
• We believe in upskilling our employees and promoting from within.
• We offer employee discounts on the best coffee and tea products around!

What you’ll do:

Inventory management:

• Accurately receive, store, and organize inventory.
• Perform regular counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor operation of the packaging line and ensure quality control (where applicable).
• Reconcile receiving packing slips.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of trucks.

Teamwork:

• Collaborate with co-workers to achieve common goals.
• Effectively communicate and provide support to fellow team members.

Time management:

• Prioritize tasks and efficiently use time to meet deadlines.

Organization:

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Keep tools and materials properly stored.
• Follow established procedures for inventory management and storage.

Safety:

• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment safely and according to guidelines.

Where you’ll work:

Prairie Fire Warehouse Reps spend their time working in a warehouse – this means you’ll need to be comfortable working in various environments, including indoor and outdoor spaces where weather conditions may vary. The warehouse may be noisy due to equipment, machinery, and movement of items, and may have varying temperatures that fluctuate depending on the weather. Use of resin in the warehouse may create slick surfaces.

This role is highly labor intensive, requiring strong physical stamina to succeed in the role. The physical demands of our warehouse role include regular lifting up to 75lbs, in addition to carrying and moving heavy items. The warehouse rep should feel comfortable with long periods of standing and walking and will be expected to kneel and bend regularly.

Who should apply:

The personal attributes that will set you apart in our hiring process include reliability and accountability – our Warehouse Reps must consistently show up for shifts on time, complete all tasks as assigned, and demonstrate dependability and trustworthiness. We expect you to practice accountability and take full ownership over your tasks and responsibilities. While our Warehouse Reps aren’t typically working face to face with our customers, we expect them to understand the importance and impact of warehouse operations on customer satisfaction, and handle situations with composure and professionalism.

Attention to detail is key in this role as you’ll be required to accurately manage inventory and order fulfillment, while also ensuring compliance with all standards and regulations.

Technically speaking, the ideal candidate for this role will be proficient in the use of hand tools, forklift, hand truck, and pallet jack operation, and will be comfortable using basic math to accomplish everyday tasks. The Warehouse Rep should be proficient in verbal and written communication, and should be…