Shipping Warehouse Associate- Charleston (Overnight)

International Gourmet Foods, Inc. (IGF) services restaurants, gourmet markets, clubs, caterers, bakeries, country clubs, breweries, wineries, and hotels throughout the eastern United States.

We are driven by strong corporate and community values and most importantly, by the employees who uphold them.  The Shipping Warehouse Associate is responsible for pulling orders, doing inventory checks, and loading pallets and trucks for delivery to IGF customers using a pick list and load sheet system.

They must also be a motivated and detail-oriented in completing their daily tasks accurately and safely.  Duties and Responsibilities  Work independently using a “pick list” to “pull,” or select, product located throughout a 90,000 square-foot warehouse that includes three temperature zones (dry / refrigerated / frozen)  File and / or retrieve loading and picking documents  Bring product to the assigned loading door; diligently plan, organize, sort, and stage products for loading  Work with team members at the loading doors to  Verify product accuracy  Check for damages  Document weights for weighted items  Document expiration dates where required  Stage product for loading  Work with team members at the doors to arrange, and often palletize, orders and then load them onto trucks  Return any mis-picked product to the correct location  Assist in other areas of the warehouse as necessary, especially cleaning at the end of shift and participating in rotating trash duty  Maintain a clean and safe work area  Comply with all safety requirements  Report equipment maintenance to appropriate personnel  Perform other duties as assigned  Qualifications (Required)  Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume shipping environment   Experience with powered / motorized warehouse equipment (manual and electric pallet jacks)  Proactive, quick-thinking, problem-solving approach to work  Strong attention to detail and solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills  Ability to build and maintain relationships and work with cross-functional teams and departments  Qualifications (Preferred)  3 to 5 years of related warehouse / distribution experience   Previous food distribution experience  Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Dynamics, Excel, and Word) and other tech skills, including use of email, multi-line phone system, and text  Bilingual  Physical Requirements  Must be able to perform all shipping shift activities (pulling, checking, loading, and cleaning)  Must be able to sustain prolonged periods of standing and walking   Must be able to bend, lift (at least 55 lb.), stretch, and climb (including ladders)  Must be able to work across temperature zones (dry / refrigerated / frozen)  Requires bending, sitting, standing, walking, use of hands, arms, legs, eyes, and voice  Benefits Medical  Dental  Vision  401K  Paid vacation and holiday  Company-paid life insurance  Referral program  Employee discount  Health savings account  Employee assistance program  Schedule   Sunday- Thursday  Powered by JazzHR