Job Details

Warehouse Associate

East West Tea Company is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Warehouse Associate to join our team on Swing shift (2:00pm- 10:30pm, Monday Friday). This role includes product handling, order fulfillment and general warehouse responsibilities. The successful candidate will interact with our production and warehouse teams on a daily basis and be an essential part of our operations.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Product Handling:

Receive finished goods into warehouse; verify quantity, item number, and lot

Perform stock rotation to ensure product stored in alignment with FEFO

Palletize product in accordance with established guidelines and customer specific requirements

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and shrink-wrapping equipment see job requirements

Perform finished goods cycle counts as requested

Re-stock finished goods, as needed

Order Fulfillment:

Pick product accurately see job requirements

Follow established guidelines to ensure document accuracy (especially in the case of back orders and multiple pickers on a given order)

Communicate all questions relating to product quality, order accuracy, pick list notes, or order fulfillment to Shipping Administrator, Lead or Customer Service

General Warehouse:

Complete computer transactions and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner

Support team initiatives and special projects as required

Provide back-up to a minimum of one other functional area within the warehouse

Pick up trash, broken pallet splinters etc. and deposit in appropriate receptacles

Follow GMPs & Safety guidelines, including appropriate wardrobe, hair coverings, personal protective equipment and footwear at all times.

Demonstrate positive attitude and courtesy to others

You'll Be A Great Fit:

Strong critical thinking ability to navigate and solve complex problems

Solid work ethic, self-starter, and result-oriented

Natural ability to develop strong, trusting relationships

Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional partners

Responsible and a high degree of ownership

Thrives in an ever-changing work environment

Effectively managing a multitude of work responsibilities

Balances attention to detail and swift execution

What You Know And Have Experienced:

Ability to load and unload all sizes of trucks using a forklift.

Maintain required paperwork for transporting and operating the vehicle.

Enter data accurately and completely into computer system.

Write Legibly on all documents

Complete paperwork uniformly and consistently

Understand and follow posted, written and verbal work instructions

Accurately add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure

Work flexible schedule as needed (seasonally or otherwise)

Maintain positive working relationships with carriers, vendors, and all levels within the organization (internal customers)

Operate company equipment in a safe and courteous manner at all times

Receive and give direction in a constructive and professional manner.

Competently use computers including Microsoft Office Suite and other software systems

Work Environment:

Work is done primarily in a warehouse or factory environment with exposure to noise and machinery.

May involve frequent exposure to production environment which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Physical Requirements:

Repeated climbing in and out of forklift.

Finger dexterity is required as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.

Lifting and twisting along with considerable walking on concrete floors

Pushing or pulling non-motorized rolling warehouse equipment.

Work involves considerable standing, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time and can include lifting and carrying packages that typically weigh less than 50lbs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to safely operate a forklift

Ability to load and unload truck trailers of all sizes

Previous experience in general warehouse, material handling and or shipping experience.

Employer Statement:

East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each person's individuality and unique talents. We honor diversity and inclusion. The strength of our people and our guiding principles contribute to East West Tea's leadership and continued success in the natural tea category.

Please apply directly on our Career Center. We look forward to speaking with you soon!