Warehousers work with team members on the Swing Shift to receive, warehouse, and ship fresh organic produce in a safe, accurate, and timely manner while maintaining high quality standards with minimal product loss. The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and takes direction from Warehouse Team Leads.
Responsibilities:
- Pull customer orders in an accurate, timely, and safe manner
- Complete pick slips accurately and neatly
- Build proper (safe and sturdy) pallets and load product to meet truck completion deadlines
- As directed by IC or Receive Lead participate in the safe and efficient flow of incoming product to ensure timely availability of product for order pulling
- Provide accurate accounting of received product
- Be familiar with storage requirements, product sensitivity, and handling needs
- Stock incoming product, rotating new stock into old, and dating lots
- Understand and comply with VV’s safety policies, procedures, and best practices and encourage co-workers to do the same
- Maintain warehouse in a green, clean, and orderly condition
- Report equipment and facilities issues to Warehouse Supervisor and Facilities Manager
- Successfully complete training on the safe use of material handling equipment and consistently operate equipment in a safe manner
- Report product quality issues to Team Lead and Inventory Control
- Attend and participate in Warehouse crew meetings
- Participate as required in other tasks to ensure achievement of warehouse department goals
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of full time work experience
- High school diploma or GED
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to consistently lift up to 55 lbs. without assistance
- Must be able to lift more than 55 – 70 lbs. with assistance
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist and perform a variety of other physical functions on a consistent basis
- Must be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to follow safety procedures (i.e., proper lifting techniques)
- Must be able to work in varying environments including the ability to withstand cold temperatures with proper protective clothing for long periods of time
The regular schedule for Swing Warehouser positions is:
- Monday – 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Tuesday – Off
- Wednesday – Off
- Thursday – 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
- Friday – 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Saturday – 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
- Sunday – 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00/hour
Company Description:
Veritable Vegetable provides full service distribution of certified organic fresh fruits and vegetables to retailers, restaurants, and wholesalers. Veritable Vegetable is a woman owned business, founded on principles of cooperation, participatory management, and ethical business practices. Located in San Francisco, California, we have been creating community alliances and promoting sustainable agriculture since 1974. We are the oldest organic produce distributor in the nation.
