Warehouse Associate

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Warehouse Employees are responsible for receiving, unpacking, verifying and moving goods into storage areas by cutting string, breaking down products, removing all items off floor, leveling product in slots.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pete Pappas & Sons, Inc. is a fourth generation owned and operated re-packer and wholesaler of fresh fruit and vegetables, specializing in tomatoes and strawberries. If you are interested in joining an organization that is growing and offering an opportunity for professional growth, please apply for this opportunity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for receiving, unpacking, verifying and moving goods into storage areas by cutting string, breaking down products, removing all items off floor, leveling product in slots.
• Identifying damaged product.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area for shipping department.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have the physical ability to lift and stack heavy loads, approximately 50 lbs frequently.
• Must have the physical ability to withstand moving product by hand from one place to another up to 72" high and as low as 12".
• Electric Rider Pallet jack experience required
• Must have the physical ability to read labels efficiently.
• Must have the physical ability to hear and follow instructions
• Must have basic math skills and be able to do basic math in your head.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must Have Rider Pallet Jack and/or Forklift / Stand-Up Reach Experience.

Job Type: Full-time

• Palletize product based on : customer, product type and order number
• Sort products based on: size, color and quality
• Ability to weigh cases of products by: moving cases from table/conveyor to scale, weighing the product based on customer specifications, controlling give away and placing case on discharge conveyor
• Sort pallets of product by hand looking for: decay and/or wet cases
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Must have the physical ability to read labels efficiently.
• Must have the physical ability to hear and follow instructions
• Must have basic math skills and be able to do basic math in your head.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. Skills: Basic Computer Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee may have to lift, carry and move boxes and cartons up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work in refrigerated and cold environments. 

Work Hours:

Sunday – Friday – 3:30pm until the shift is complete

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may change to meet the needs of the organization. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs