Warehouse Assistant - Paleovalley

Salary Range: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour

Benefit Eligible: Yes, includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision) along with paid time off and a 401k with company match

Location: Clinton, AR

Classification: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

The Company

Paleovalley is a health-conscious snack and supplement company. We are committed to making delicious, high-quality products that do not cut corners. We source from organic farmers using regenerative agricultural practices. Our goal is to support our customers with better alternatives to the health-damaging junk foods and synthetic supplements lining the grocery store shelves.

Wild Pastures is on a mission to transform the meat industry. We deliver 100% grass fed, pasture-raised, environmentally-regenerative beef, chicken and pork and sustainably caught, wild seafood directly to our customers’ doors. We have incredibly high standards for our meat – all being raised in the USA by small-scale family farmers on lush pastures free from any and all chemicals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Assistant to join our team. This role is vital to the smooth operation of our warehouse and involves a combination of administrative duties and hands-on tasks. The Warehouse Assistant will be responsible for data entry, scheduling shifts, printing labels, conducting cycle counts, and supporting dock and freezer operations as needed. This may include storing merchandise and filling customer orders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, can work in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable working in different areas of the warehouse.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Data Entry and Administrative Support:

1. Enter and maintain accurate data in warehouse management systems.
2. Track inventory levels, orders, and shipments to ensure up-to-date information.
3. Assist with scheduling shifts for warehouse employees and maintain shift records.

Labeling and Documentation:

1. Print and prepare labels for packages, pallets, and other materials.
2. Ensure labels are applied correctly to shipments and inventory items.
3. Maintain accurate documentation of shipments, receipts, and other warehouse transactions.

Cycle Counting:

1. Perform regular cycle counts to verify inventory levels and accuracy.
2. Report any discrepancies in inventory counts and assist in resolving them.
3. Help implement inventory control procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Warehouse Support (Dock and Freezer Areas):

1. Assist on the dock with loading and unloading trucks as needed.
2. Support freezer operations, including moving inventory and assisting with order fulfillment.
3. Ensure that all safety protocols are followed in both the dock and freezer areas.
4. Operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, as required.

Scheduling and Coordination:

1. Assist the Warehouse Manager with shift scheduling and coordination of staff activities.
2. Communicate with employees to ensure timely scheduling adjustments as needed.
3. Help coordinate special projects or seasonal shifts in staffing requirements.

General Warehouse Duties:

1. Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to warehouse safety and cleanliness standards.
2. Assist with receiving shipments and stocking inventory.
3. Help with other tasks as assigned by Warehouse Leads or Managers.
4. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Competencies

1. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and familiarity with warehouse management systems.
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
4. Strong verbal communication skills and a team-player attitude.
5. Basic math skills and comfort working with inventory and data.
6. Team player, directs positively and with encouragement.
7. Positive attitude and outlook.

Required Education and Experience

1. This is an entry level role and does not require any previous experience or education.

Preferred Education & Experience

1. High School Diploma or the equivalent
2. 1 year of previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment is preferred. 
3. Data entry or administrative support experience is a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The employee is primarily working in a warehouse environment, between 0 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the warehouse can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. Work may be performed under hazardous conditions such as operating heavy equipment within the Warehouse. Required to wear all issued safety gear at all times. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The position requires lifting heavy objects, walking, sitting and standing for long periods of time. Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions such as cold. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively bends, crouches, twists, sprints or throws objects. The employee must climb and maintain body balance.  Frequently lifts items up to 40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8 hour day shift. Exact schedule will be set by your manager.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

The employee must be authorized to work in the United States for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

EEO Statement:

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are an equal opportunity employer. Employment and processes, including decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify:

Paleovalley & Wild Pastures participate in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.

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