Warehouse Operations Specialist

CHS - Lynden, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lynden, WA

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Warehouse Operations Specialist at CHS Inc. is responsible for ensuring efficient and safe operations within the warehouse. This role involves a variety of tasks including loading and unloading trailers, managing product inventory, and maintaining a clean work environment. The specialist will also assist in training new employees and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/clean and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Manage product inventory and follow first in-first out shipping and rotation principles.
• Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
• Operate equipment for loading and unloading, including an end loader, switching engine, fork lift, and skid loader.
• Conduct truck inspections prior to loading with product.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance techs as needed.
• Follow all plant and food safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Nice-to-haves

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Prior warehouse experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance