Go Fresh - Union Warehouse Position

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Union Warehouse Associate plays an essential role in supporting daily warehouse operations by safely and efficiently handling produce and materials throughout the facility. This position is responsible for order picking, palletizing, loading and unloading freight, operating electric power jacks and forklifts, and completing shipping and receiving documentation in a fast-paced, unionized environment.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Manually move freight, stock, and other materials by hand or using electric power jacks and forklifts • Pick, palletize, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently • Load and unload produce shipments from trailers, delivery vehicles, and containers • Scan inventory in and out and process orders using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) • Sort pallets, boxes, produce, and packing materials prior to loading and unloading • Attach identifying tags or labels to containers and shipments • Install protective devices such as bracing, padding, or strapping to prevent shifting or damage • Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure inventory protection and organization • Move produce and materials to and from storage, production areas, and loading docks • Read work orders or receive verbal instructions to determine work assignments • Complete required shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Electric power jack experience required • Strong forklift operating experience required • Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Basic computer skills and experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) • Must be available to work first and second shifts, any day of the week, including weekends • Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred • Minimum of 1 year of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience preferred • Experience operating forklifts and electric power jacks required • Experience in produce or food distribution environments preferred

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in produce supply or food distribution • Familiarity with cold storage and temperature-controlled environments • Understanding of food safety and warehouse safety best practices • Experience working in a unionized workforce

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and move throughout the entire shift • Ability to work 8–14 hour shifts based on business needs and seniority • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds • Ability to work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated warehouse environments

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time union position offering competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including:

• Starting at 70% of union scale, currently $23.65 per hour • 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance for employees and their families • Over $11,000 contributed to an immediately vested 401(k) following successful completion of the probationary period, paid over the first two years • Immediate and ongoing training in company food safety and safety programs • Forklift certification training provided, with annual recertification required

Qualified applicants will be considered for this exciting and rewarding opportunity with a successful and growing company in Minneapolis. Our organization has been in business for over 50 years and continues to be a leader in the Midwest produce supply market.

EEO Statement

Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided

E-Verify Participation Statement Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.