Warehouse Associate - Military veterans preferred

Overview:

QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION IS NOW HIRING WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATES FOR OUR FACILITY IN LA PUENTE, CA!

JOIN QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION!

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden State Foods which is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant industry. QCD has been providing custom distribution services to iconic customers throughout the United States. QCD is a multi-stop, regional delivery service with a focus on customer service. Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our (4) core values:

• ) Treat others like you want to be treated
• ) Make the best product
• ) Give the customer a fair deal
• ) Maintain the highest standards

At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement.
Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.
Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.
Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).
Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only.
Additional compensation including bonuses and car allowances are subject to eligibility.

* The expected range for this position is $23.50-$24.50/ hour (For Hourly, Non-Exempt Roles)
Location, confirmed job-related skills, education, experience, and relevant training will be considered in setting the actual starting salary.
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Responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Receives and picks frozen, dry, and chilled product in unit of sale quantities into store specific labeled trays/crates.
• Must be able to pick accurately consistently.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inventory control processes and procedures.
• Reads labels and or printing on product containers and associated documents.
• Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Cleans, loads, and organizes trucks/trailers.
• Must be able to work in all temperature controlled selecting environments- (Frozen: 0 to -5 C) (Chilled: 35-40 C) (Ambient: room temperature)
• Physically capable of standing, walking, climbing, and twisting while carrying product weighing up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Break down product boxes.
• Always operates within safety procedures.
• Always maintains a clean work environment. Uses brooms, mops, shovels, and other cleaning materials (including solvents and soaps) to clean work area.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience desired
• Completes any other functions that may be assigned as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Good attendance and adherence to the work schedule.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork, self-motivated, problem-solving, and initiative to support the needs of a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel, squat, turn, reach, pull, push, balance, and lift objects up to 50 lbs., in a fast-paced environment for an extended period.
• Previous warehouse experience desired.
• Previous experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift desired.
• This is a Full Time Union position that will require initiation fees and/or union dues

Division Application of Responsibilities:

(% of Time)

** Essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

** 20 % Lifts, carries, and picks product

** 15 % Reads labels and associated documents and counts and calculates using math

** 20 % Inspects incoming and outgoing product

** 75 % Operates forklift and pallet jack

100 % Cleans work area

- Completes any other function that may be assigned

Division Application of Responsibilities:

(% of Time)

** Vision - continuously - 100% of the time

** Hearing - continuously - 100% of the time

** Handling - continuously more than 66% of the time

** Lifting

- Under 10 lbs. - continuously more than 66% of shift

- 10-25 lbs. - continuously more than 66% of shift

- 26-50 lbs. - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Pushing - occasional less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pushing force 50lbs

**Pulling - occasional less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pulling force 50lbs

**Walk - continuously - more than 66% of shift

**Stand - continuously - more than 66% of shift

Sit - occasionally - less than 34% of the time

**Bend - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Kneeling occasional less than 34% of the time

**Crouching occasional less than 34% of the time

Crawl - occasional less than 34% of the time

**Twist - continuously more than 66% of the time

Balance - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Reaching - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

Coordination - this job requires both upper and lower extremity coordination

**Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes

Qualifications:

Certified forklift operator with a minimum of six months of safe operation of material handling equipment. Able to perform accurate visual inspections and repeatedly lift to 50 pounds. Possess reading and basic math skills. Physically capable of standing, walking, and twisting while carrying 50-pound objects. HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.