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Warehouse Associate

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a Warehouse Associate at Quirch Foods, focusing on the efficient handling and processing of inventory. You will be responsible for operating equipment, managing documentation, and ensuring product integrity within the warehouse.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Can read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language sufficiently to perform various tasks of the job.
  • Ability to operate various types of equipment assigned, including forklifts and hand-held scanners with training.
  • Ability to work in a cold environment and withstand cold temperatures.
  • Preferred: Prior experience with forklifts and pallet jacks

Responsibilities

  • Operate forklift and electric pallet jack as needed
  • Scan and send all received P.O. documentation to the accounting team
  • Collect checks and payments from drivers
  • Perform stock rotation of product

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Packaging And Labeling
  • Communication
  • Physical Fitness

About the company

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Quirch Foods

  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • 1,001–5,000
Quirch Foods is a food distribution company servicing ethnic and national grocers as well as foodservice distribution customers across the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Quirch operates approximately 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 23 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon and Puerto Rico. Quirch is the exclusive distributor of High River Angus®, McKinneys Beef®, Panamei Seafood®, Diamon Reef® Seafood, Kikiriquirch®, Jackson Farms®, Mambo Foods®, and is a licensed distributor of Certified Angus Beef® and Chiquita Brands® frozen Tropicals and Fruits. Quirch operates through a family of well recognized companies. For more information visit quirchfoods.com, coloradoboxedbeef.com, pacfoods.com, ejfoodsnw.com, buttsfoods.com, greatfishco.com, helmsmanfreightsolutions.com, and phoenixfl.com. To learn more about our brands, visit: highriverangus.com, panamei.com, diamondreefseafood.com, and mambofoods.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or call (800) 458-5252.

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Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential duties and Responsibilities


  • Operates forklift and electric pallet jack as needed Scan and send all received P.O. documentation over to the accounting team Collect checks and payments from drivers
  • Pick point of sales orders for customers picking up product Perform stock rotation of product
  • Prepare daily lists of receiving and shipping instructions
  • Receive trucks in a timely and accurate manner to load and unload tractor-trailer trucks per P.O requirements
  • Process and re-stock returns Scan and place labels on products depending on requirements
  • Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage
  • Maintain accurate inventories Ensure facility maintenance through housekeeping, keeping product and facility secure, and maintaining the assets of the facility
  • Timely and accurate slotting of products in rack system Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:


  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Can read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language sufficiently to perform various tasks of the job, including but not limited to; read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, communicating with co-workers and the general public, understanding oral and written instructions, accurately completing various shipping papers, reports, and records required of the position
  • Ability to operate various types of configuration of equipment assigned, including various types of forklifts and hand held scanners with training
  • Prior experience with forklifts and pallet jacks a preferred Familiar with CK31 & CK71 scanner a plus
  • Possess good judgement necessary to perform the functions of the job including; operating a forklift in a safe and lawful manner; handling customers’ products safely and efficiently, and communicating tactfully and diplomatically
  • Ability to work in a cold environment and withstand cold temperatures
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including: standing, sitting and walking throughout the day; repeated twisting at the torso while lifting, pushing, and pulling inventory from shelves; regular lifting of up to 20 to 100 pounds.


Benefits you will enjoy:   Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan 401K savings Plan Paid Holidays Personal Time off Employee Discounts Quirch Foods and Butts Foods are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

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