Warehouse Associate Order Filler

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Located in Yakima, WA

Salary: $20.25-$21.76 per hour

Warehouse Associate Order Filler

"Precision in Every Pick, Efficiency in Every Pack: We're More Than Order Fillers; We're Warehouse Wizards!"

 

Location: Yakima, WA

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Payrate: $20.25-$21.76 per hour

 

Job Summary:
Warehouse Associate, Order Fillers are responsible for locating and picking the products ordered in boxes for delivery.  They also print invoices, verify the contents of the picked order against the invoice, and seal the boxes.   Contributing directly to ensuring food security for every Washingtonian, Warehouse Associate, Order Filler ensure food quality, packaging integrity, and essential deliveries of food.  Warehouse Associate, Order Fillers also contribute to the overall safety, quality, and consistent arrival of orders.  Commitment to our values, food justice, advocacy, and DEI are an integral part of this role.    

Responsibilities:
Order-filler
•    Loads, unloads and moves product by hand or using material handling equipment
•    Works in multi-temperature environments such as cooler, freezer or dry
•    Receives and fulfill orders
•    Operates material handling equipment such as electric pallet jacks, dollies and wrapping machines
•    Reads work orders to ascertain quantities of product
•    Labels and wrap pallet loads securely prior to shipping
•    Places the products in boxes for delivery and move the completed box to the invoicing area of the warehouse
•    Prints invoices for completed orders, verifying the contents of the boxes against the invoice, and sealing boxes and for delivery
•    Performs regular housecleaning duties in designated work area
•    Participates in workgroup and other team activities to improve warehouse operations, participate in Safety Committee meetings, and related business functions
•    Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

General Warehouse Duties: 
•    Operates forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA standards
•    Helps maintain cleanliness of warehouse facilities and performs other general housekeeping warehouse duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager
•    Palletizes and works orders for shipping and receiving products
•    Maintains inventory control of all incoming and outgoing products 
•    Assists with loading and unloading of other company's vehicles if available   
•    Accountable for loading and unloading of vehicle

Event/Volunteer Support: 
•    Prepare and set up for volunteer groups on an as need basis
•    Maintain inventory control with product worked
•    Delivery and set up for company's sponsored events
•    May be required to work volunteer or event shifts

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up  75 pounds with an assisted lift or in a team lift environment consistently and repeatedly, with reasonable accommodation when needed.  The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; use feet to operate foot pedal operation; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While some absences may be protected by federal, state and/or local laws, regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Equity and Inclusion:
•    Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact
•    Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building cultural competency

RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:  This position encourages relationship building and frequent contact All Staff.
External:  This position will uphold the company's commitment to ending hunger by acting as an Ambassador to the company's brand by communicating effectively and frequently with vendors, donors, visitors, community members, and other organizational stakeholders

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of the real-life experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Successful completion of a background check is required.

Knowledge of:
•    Non-profit organizations and issues related to hunger, poverty, and food justice
•    General knowledge of basic math skills and demonstrated attention to detail
•    General knowledge in warehouse operations and how product moves through a warehouse system
•    Experience in a warehouse atmosphere, including operating warehouse equipment – forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment
•    General knowledge or the willingness to learn new systems such as Microsoft Office applications; Outlook, Teams, Zoom and ability to work effectively with other organizational technology and platforms this includes but is not limited to ADP, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics, NAV Systems, smart phones 

Ability To:
•    Understand and provide empathy to individuals who have experienced poverty or food insecurity
•    Demonstrate interest and commitment to supporting equity and inclusion for members of historically marginalized groups, such as (but not limited to): racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ populations, people living with disabilities or chronic illnesses (including substance use), people experiencing homelessness, and people who do not speak English as their primary language
•    Integrate equity principles and practices into all functions
•    Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures
•    Communicate and listen effectively, and successfully de-escalate potentially volatile situations
•    Flex communication style to multiple cultural environments
•    Provide compassionate, trauma-informed customer service in demanding or potentially difficult situations
•    Builds a high aptitude for developing trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
•    Capable of working unsupervised in a safe and efficient manner
•    Ability to respond quickly to inquiries and issues; customer service skills are essential
•    Ability to take initiative and think critically by identifying, analyzing, and solving problems
•    Ability to clearly communicate information in writing and verbally so others will understand
•    Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment of change, challenge and multiple deadlines/priorities demonstrating organization, flexibility, efficiency, follow-through, and diplomacy
•    Ability to work with a wide variety of people both internally and externally, in a skilled, helpful, and positive manner
•    Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and timelines

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Experience in a nonprofit organization is desired but not required
•    Ability to speak a second language or ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, or Cantonese is desired but not required

 

If this sounds like a job that you are interested in, call us immediately!  (509-575-7770) We'd love to tell you more and get you working ASAP!

If you'd like to apply, we have several convenient options:

1. Apply online at expresspros.com/yakimawa 
2. Apply in person at our office, located at 1021 S 40th Ave, Suite 1 Yakima, WA 98908
3. Download our app "Express Jobs" and apply from your mobile device.

 About us:

Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience. We have a variety of jobs available, and there are full-time, part-time, and temporary positions available. As largest privately held staffing company in North America, we are ready to help you take the next step in your career.  

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, Washington and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.

 

 

 

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