Warehouse Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

GU Energy Labs is a family-owned market-leading global sports nutrition brand, and we are looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our team!

This position is responsible for the flow of goods and materials through GU's Warehouse and Production areas. Attention to detail for both inbound and outbound shipments to maximize efficiency and prevent errors on paperwork. The ideal candidate will identify with our Four Pillars of Production: Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Teamwork. Associates are cross trained in multiple areas within the Manufacturing and Warehouse as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receiving: inspect materials, complete documentation accurately and stage for Quality testing.

• Outbound Shipping: plan shipments, complete documentation, and stage for loading.

• Support Secondary Packaging: check-weight, identifying defects, case packing and palletization.

• Accurately perform inventory receipts and transfers in the ERP system.

• Deliver raw materials and packaging to Production areas.

• Palletize, label and move finished products to the Warehouse.

• Restock PPE stations.

• Perform daily sanitation tasks in keeping with SOPs.

• Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks for warehouse equipment.

• Perform cycle counts.

• Ability to operate, inspect, and fill out daily inspection log on sit down and stand-up forklifts.

• Crosstrain in various Production and Warehouse duties.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

SKILL/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of shipping systems, software and procedures.

• Ability to perform routine tasks at the required speed with a high attention to detail.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Must be dependable and have a positive attitude.

• Teamwork is critical. Must be flexible and willing to help where needed.

• Able to communicate effectively and work professionally with employees and other departments.

• Experience with GMPs preferred.

• Forklift certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions described.

• Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, sitting and reaching with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 85 lbs.
• Must be prepared to work extended hours and weekends depending on the season.