BALDOR SPECIALTY FOODS, Inc.

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Description The Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in supporting Baldor Specialty Foods' daily operations by ensuring the accurate selection, movement, and loading of fresh food products in a fast-paced distribution environment. This position requires strong attention to detail, consistent productivity, and adherence to food-safety and FDA compliance standards. Repetitive lifting, visual identification, and knowledge of proper labeling and product handling are essential. Team members must consistently select, scan, and stage products with speed, accuracy, and care. Key Responsibilities • Accurately select and pick products from designated warehouse locations (bins, racks, and shelves). • Handle, pack, and stage all food products safely, carefully, and in accordance with sanitary and FDA-compliant standards. • Build, stack, and organize pallets for loading while preventing damage and maintaining product integrity. • Shrink-wrap completed pallets for final loading and outbound delivery. • Complete all required documentation, including pick sheets, productivity forms, order tags, and customer-specific labels. • Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness throughout all work areas to ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, and Baldor safety guidelines. • Safely operate warehouse equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and manual pallet jacks (training provided). • Report any damaged, missing, or incorrect items to the supervisor immediately. • Receive and pick orders accurately from order sheets or RF scanners. • Assist with unloading inbound OTR trucks, breaking down pallets, and replenishing stock. • Pack, unpack, and stock items in an organized and efficient manner to support workflow and delivery readiness. • Inspect products and packaging for quality, defects, or damage; notify supervisors of any issues. • Support general warehouse tasks including sorting, staging, inventory movement, and cleanup. Performance Expectations • Speed: Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume warehouse environment. • Accuracy: Consistently pick correct items, quantities, and customer-specific requirements. • Safety: Follow all warehouse, machinery, and food-safety protocols at all times. Requirements Requirements: • Great attention to detail. • Diligent and punctual. • Work at an acceptable speed to deliver proper sanitation as needed and required. • Food safety and safety awareness, and strong work ethic. • Ability to physically lift, push pull and stand for long periods of time without reasonable accommodations. • Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices. Education and Experience: • 1+ years of proven work experience working in a warehouse or similar role. • Ability to read English Language at High School 9th grade level. • Prior warehousing experience in a food environment preferred. • Familiarity with inventory management systems and procedures. • Ability to operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. • Knowledge of safety regulations and practices in a warehouse setting. • Strong mathematical and analytical skills for inventory tracking and record-keeping. Technology Skills: • RF Scanner Work Environment: • Ability to lift over 50lbs and stand and maintain active for long periods of time without reasonable accommodation. • Ability to work extended hours as needed. • Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed. • Comfortable working in refrigerated/freezer warehouse environment.