Latin Specialties is a global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to supermarkets, wholesalers and restaurants. At Latin Specialties we understand that building a great company is just like creating a great product - you must have all the right ingredients. For us, those ingredients are the cultures, backgrounds, ideas, and experiences behind our diverse workforce that embodies Latin Specialties.
This is a full-time warehouse position responsible for operating an electric pallet jack or forklift, selecting the correct products from warehouse racking, labeling product, palletizing product as it is selected to build customer orders, and delivering product to the dock in a safe and efficient manner.
This position requires working various schedules until all product is accurately selected and loaded. Working weekends and holidays are required in order to successfully fill customers’ orders. Job requires working in areas with temperature and humidity variations based on local weather conditions, and on selecting environment (Dry, Cooler, Freezer).
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hand select orders within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including Dry, Cooler, and Freezer
- Operate assigned unit to create labels; correctly place labels on product.
- Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selecting procedures (for example, no stacking heavy-on-light, labels facing out, etc.).
- Frequently lift product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72”; constantly bend and twist while operating a pallet jack and/or forklift, retrieving items from lower shelf areas.
- Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product.
- Stage pallets for loading on proper dock locations.
- Shrink-wrap product on loading dock.
- Follow Laitn Specialties Safe preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
- Follow sanitation requirements in order to comply with policy set forth by the Company.
- Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to pallet jack and personal protective equipment. Perform pre and post-trip inspections, and safely operate all mechanical equipment.
- Attend all required company meetings.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Meet or exceed minimum efficiency levels established through an engineered production standard. Requires working rapidly at a constant pace for the entire shift, in a fast paced environment.
- Meet or exceed established cases per error goals.
- Develop a good working knowledge of product, placement, and inventory control techniques and procedures.
- Must be 18+ years of age
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Able to read, write and communicate effectively, as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
- Must pass pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check, Physical Abilities Test)
- 1 yr.warehouse experience (preferably in produce industry)
- 1 yr. experience operating an electric pallet jack and/or forklift
Competencies:
To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:
- Safety Awareness
- Adaptability
- Quality Orientation
- Managing Work
Additional Information:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
- The schedule is 6 days a week/paid Hourly. Hours vary from 40-48. We work every holiday except Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years.