Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position plays a vital role in the efficient operations of our warehouse by meticulously fulfilling orders, maintaining optimal storage conditions, and ensuring exceptional customer service. This role will demonstrate a commitment to our organizations mission and values while undertaking various responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of our operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Carefully and accurately pick and assemble orders for agency pick up and branch deliveries from the designated pick list.
Familiarize yourself with the layout and organization of the warehouse areas to efficiently locate and select items.
Monitor for proper warehouse temperatures to ensure the quality and integrity of products.
Adhere to cold chain protocols when handling and transporting temperature sensitive products.
Keep track of product quantities and inform supervisors when stock levels are low to facilitate timely reordering.
Inspect selected items for quality, ensuring they meet the organization's standards before including them in orders.
Order Accuracy: Cross-reference selected items with the pick list to ensure accuracy and completeness of orders, minimizing errors.
Properly package and label orders, taking care to prevent damage to products and ensuring clear identification.
Collaborate with agency representatives to load selected orders into their vehicles, providing assistance as needed.

Qualifications

Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts or pallet jacks, to safely transport selected items to the loading area.
Follow safety protocols and guidelines while working in different environments, ensuring personal safety and that of others.
Keep the order selection and agency areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to maintain an efficient and safe working environment.
Implement first-in, first-out (FIFO) and/or first-expired, first out (FEFO) principles to ensure that older products are selected first to prevent waste.
Maintain accurate records of selected items, ensuring that inventory counts are up-to-date and align with the organization's systems.
Effectively communicate with supervisors and colleagues regarding inventory status, any challenges faced during order selection, and potential improvements.
Efficiently manage your time to meet order fulfillment deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Address any discrepancies or issues with orders promptly and collaboratively, finding solutions to minimize disruptions.
Comply with health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and industry-specific standards related to product selection.
Contribute to the optimization of order selection processes by providing insights and suggestions for enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
Adapt to changing work demands, such as fluctuating order volumes and evolving inventory needs.

This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned

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