Warehouse Associate

About the Role

As a Material Handler, also known as a Returnable Plastic Container (RPC) Sorter, you will hand sort containers weighing about 10 ounces that are used to ship produce, eggs, meat, and other goods onto pallets for manufacturers. This is a vital role to ensure a high level of efficiency and accuracy of performance.

Hourly Pay: $17.00/hr

Shift(s): Friday - Monday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Hammond, LA

Key Responsibilities

• Hand stack RPCs on pallets to appropriate height, following inventory control instructions.
• Examine products for quality standards.
• Ensure all trash and debris is removed prior to returning to customer.
• Wrap sorted pallets and secure for shipment.
• Move pallets, or materials on pallets or in crates, around the storage facility.
• Accurately complete all paperwork to track daily progress.
• Communicate directly with Shift Lead or On-Site Manager regularly.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate.
• Ability to repetitively adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.