Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Part-Time Warehouse Laborer (Cold Storage & Freezer)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Warehouse Manager/Supervisor
Schedule: Monday-Wednesday
Shift: 1st (6:00AM-6:00PM, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) Part-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Part-Time Warehouse Laborer (Cold Storage & Freezer) is responsible for performing a variety of essential warehouse operations in temperature-controlled environments, including refrigerated and freezer storage. Responsibilities include unloading inbound shipments, organizing inventory, picking and packing orders, and ensuring accurate shipment processing.
This position demands a strong attention to detail, the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the physical capability to work in cold and sub-zero conditions for extended periods. Candidates must be reliable, safety-minded, and capable of maintaining high productivity and accuracy levels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Follow all warehouse operational procedures and safety guidelines, including those specific to cold and freezer environments.
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Safely and efficiently handle receiving, sorting, storing, and staging of product in chilled and frozen storage areas.
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Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders with accuracy and care.
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Conduct visual and physical inspections of inbound shipments for temperature integrity, damage, and product quality.
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Accurately verify inventory counts, match shipments to paperwork, and report discrepancies (shortages, overages, damages, mis-shipments).
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Use warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks) in a safe and effective manner.
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Complete inventory cycle counts and support audit processes as directed.
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Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards, with an emphasis on cold-chain compliance.
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Follow proper cold storage procedures to ensure product quality and food safety standards.
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Assist with loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring temperature-sensitive items are handled appropriately.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS – "THE PERSON":
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High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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Minimum 1 year of warehouse or material handling experience, preferably in a refrigerated or freezer environment.
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Experience using warehouse technology such as RF scanners, handheld devices, or warehouse management systems (WMS).
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Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
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Ability to work independently and within a team with a sense of urgency and accountability.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
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Detail-oriented and highly organized.
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Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt to a physically demanding and cold work environment.
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Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
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Must be able to work for prolonged periods in cold environments, including refrigerated (34°ree;F–41°ree;F) and freezer (-10°ree;F or colder) areas, with proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
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Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
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Must be able to safely operate warehouse equipment and remain alert in a fast-paced, physical setting.
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Must be comfortable wearing cold-weather gear and working in sub-zero temperatures as part of normal daily responsibilities.
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