Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for hands on operations in the production center. Ensures all specifications are produced in the most cost effective manner within our quality control standards. Must be a team player. Must maintain adherence to all sanitation standards and procedures as dictated by local, state and federal authorities and as monitored by the LSF managers and Quality Assurance Department.

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  Pick all orders for product from restaurants and fills orders for restaurants and Wholesale department
• Packs and ships all fly out orders
• Receives orders for dry goods when delivered to QCC
• Stocks warehouse shelves with dry goods
• Ensure that product rotates out using the First In, First Out rule
• Inventories goods in warehouse to confirm amounts available and what needs to be ordered
• Inputs the inventory weekly
• Places orders to outside vendors
• Creates purchase orders
• Matches invoices with purchase orders to ensure accurate billing
• Process daily invoices for Accounting department
• Complete all daily lab inspection forms
• Fill all interdepartmental requests for product
• Assist Warehouse Manager with paperwork as needed
• Consistently maintain product quality and integrity
• Ensures adherence to procedures, including GMP requirements, food safety, and plant personnel safety
• Ensures products are produced according to specifications
• Performs quality control checks to ensure standards are met
• Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company standards, communicating inferior products or procedures.
• Reliable; able to work in a team oriented environment
• Makes sanitation a top priority
• Must be able to perform duties as assigned and maintain good work habits
• Must display working knowledge of methods, safety practices, sanitation standards and equipment use
• Must be respectful of others and the surroundings
• Solid communication skills

Must work with safety as a priority

Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift. Must have a good sense of balance, be able to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, and wipe. Must be able to frequently lift and carry food, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to tolerate cold temperatures for long periods of time. Must be able to interact verbally and listen attentively to co-workers, managers and supervisors.