**Job Description**

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform various warehouse and inventory tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code

Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated area

Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse

Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distribute to production workers

Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and for efficient loading onto trucks/trailers

Check all information for accurate shipment of customer orders; check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition prior to loading

Use computer to accurately scan or enter/maintain inventories and records

Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backs

Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required

Monitor materials, product, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities or concerns to supervisor

May sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units

May mark or put identifying labels on product loads

May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to another

Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization

Follow all DFA GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

1 to 2 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience

Certification and/or License may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications

**Requirements**

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Able to work in a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse/cooler team

Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (including legible writing)

Able to perform routine machine adjustments

Able to adapt to changing situations and perform tasks as assigned

Able to follow directions

Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

**Pay Range** 21.93