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Associates in a Warehouse Operations role support the operational integrity, safety, and efficiency of the Distribution Center (DC). Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing equipment ...

Associates in a Warehouse Operations role support the operational integrity, safety, and efficiency of the Distribution Center (DC). Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing equipment ...

Associates in a Warehouse Operations role support the operational integrity, safety, and efficiency of the Distribution Center (DC). Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing equipment ...

Associates in a Warehouse Operations role support the operational integrity, safety, and efficiency of the Distribution Center (DC). Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing equipment ...

Associates in a Warehouse Operations role support the operational integrity, safety, and efficiency of the Distribution Center (DC). Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing equipment ...

Associates in a Warehouse Operations role support the operational integrity, safety, and efficiency of the Distribution Center (DC). Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing equipment ...

DC Team Member - Outbound

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Warehouse Associate, Picker/Packer, Animal Health Our Tualatin, OR location is seeking a DC Team Member - Outbound responsible for fulfilling and shipping customer orders within a distribution center ...

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Dc Warehouse Associate information

What is a DC warehouse associate?

DC Warehouse Associates are essential workers in distribution centers (DCs) who are responsible for receiving, storing, and shipping goods. Their duties often include unloading trucks, organizing inventory, picking and packing orders, and ensuring products are correctly labeled and sent to their destinations. They may also operate equipment like forklifts and use inventory management systems. This role is vital for keeping supply chains running smoothly and efficiently in retail, manufacturing, and logistics industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DC warehouse associate?

To thrive as a DC Warehouse Associate, you generally need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with strong organizational and physical stamina skills. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, and forklifts or pallet jacks is typically required, with certifications for equipment operation often preferred. Attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability are standout soft skills for this position. These skills ensure efficient, accurate handling of inventory and smooth warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by a DC warehouse associate and how can they be managed?

DC Warehouse Associates often encounter challenges such as meeting tight deadlines during peak shipping periods, maintaining accuracy while handling large volumes of inventory, and adapting to fast-paced environments. Effective time management, attention to detail, and clear communication with team members can help manage these challenges. Many warehouses also provide ongoing training and utilize technology to streamline processes, making it easier for associates to succeed and grow in their roles.

What is the difference between Dc Warehouse Associate vs Dc Warehouse Worker?

AspectDc Warehouse AssociateDc Warehouse Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; forklift certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; forklift certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndoor warehouse setting, involving inventory management and order pickingIndoor warehouse setting, involving manual labor and equipment operation
Job ResponsibilitiesInventory control, order fulfillment, equipment operationLoading/unloading, packing, basic equipment use
Common UsageUsed interchangeably in many companies; emphasizes associate roleOften used in similar contexts; may imply more manual tasks

The main difference between a Dc Warehouse Associate and a Dc Warehouse Worker lies in the job focus. The associate role typically emphasizes inventory management and operational tasks, while the worker role may focus more on manual labor like loading and unloading. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but the associate position often involves more responsibility in inventory control and equipment operation.

Warehouse Associate/Forklift ($18+/hr DOE)

Post Holdings

Eugene, OR • On-site

$18/hr

Other

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Brand: Post Consumer Brands

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Eugene, Oregon

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 31725

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/company/postconsumerbrands/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Post-Consumer-Brands/1919490918137560/) for the latest news.

Location Description

The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and non‑organic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S.

Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its long‑standing connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams. Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyle‑oriented community for employees and their families.

Responsibilities

Wage: $18+ depending on experience

2nd shift differential is $1.00/hr

3rd shift differential is $1.50/hr

Position Summary:

Our Warehouse Associates play a valuable role in the movement of raw materials and finished goods within and between facility locations and customer trucks. This team uses established policies, procedures, and standards in the areas of people safety, food safety, allergen control, FIFO, cycle counting, and GMPs to safely and accurately move inventory and monitor inventory levels for our organization. Keeping safety front-of-mind, it is also our Warehouse Associates responsibility to inspect and audit work areas and powered industrial trucks, and to submit corrective actions and follow up needs in a timely fashion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Use first-in, first-out (FIFO) procedures to pick items for work orders to build kits (Warehouse) and/or shipments to customers (DC)

  • Follow allergen policies and procedures and execute processes to ensure control in picking, returning, transportation, or storage of allergen product

  • In support of inventory accuracy, ensure DSI barcode transactions are completed according to policies and procedures and check empty locations and perform cycle counts to validate expected and actual inventory levels

  • Perform daily GMP and food safety audits of assigned work area according to established audit procedures, note discrepancies submit to lead for corrective actions via work order process or another follow-up, as needed

  • Perform daily powered industrial truck inspections (PIT) according to established policies and procedures; submit issues to warehouse administrator to ensure proper and timely repairs

  • Safely load customer trucks per established requirements and load kits and ingredients into company trailers according to standards

  • Safely unload raw materials and/or kits from trucks into the plant location and assign to appropriate area. For distribution center positions, safely unload finished goods and assign to appropriate area

  • Perform recycling and waste disposal activities both inside the plant and across our property

  • Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed

  • Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

  • Previous food manufacturing experience

  • Previous experience with powered industrial trucks (PIT)

  • Previous experience with warehouse management systems (scanners, etc.)

  • Previous experience with ERP system (JDE strongly preferred)

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Must be able to lift to 55 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.

  • Must be able to reach, grasp, and make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists throughout the shift.

  • Must be able to perform work at or above shoulder height for short periods of time throughout the shift.

  • Must be able to push, pull, bend, stretch, twist, and/or reach throughout shift.

  • Must be able to distinguish between sounds, such as forklift horns, fire alarms, machine signals, etc.

  • Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment.

  • Must be comfortable working in dusty environments.

  • Must be able to distinguish between sounds, such as forklift horns, fire alarms, machine signals, etc.

  • Must be able to stand and walk for entirety of shift (8 hours).

  • Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods of time

  • Must be comfortable climbing up and down stairs/ladders throughout the shift.

Wage: $18+ depending on experience

2nd shift differential is $1.00/hr

3rd shift differential is $1.50/hr

Position Summary:

Our Warehouse Associates play a valuable role in the movement of raw materials and finished goods within and between facility locations and customer trucks. This team uses established policies, procedures, and standards in the areas of people safety, food safety, allergen control, FIFO, cycle counting, and GMPs to safely and accurately move inventory and monitor inventory levels for our organization. Keeping safety front-of-mind, it is also our Warehouse Associates responsibility to inspect and audit work areas and powered industrial trucks, and to submit corrective actions and follow up needs in a timely fashion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Use first-in, first-out (FIFO) procedures to pick items for work orders to build kits (Warehouse) and/or shipments to customers (DC)

  • Follow allergen policies and procedures and execute processes to ensure control in picking, returning, transportation, or storage of allergen product

  • In support of inventory accuracy, ensure DSI barcode transactions are completed according to policies and procedures and check empty locations and perform cycle counts to validate expected and actual inventory levels

  • Perform daily GMP and food safety audits of assigned work area according to established audit procedures, note discrepancies submit to lead for corrective actions via work order process or another follow-up, as needed

  • Perform daily powered industrial truck inspections (PIT) according to established policies and procedures; submit issues to warehouse administrator to ensure proper and timely repairs

  • Safely load customer trucks per established requirements and load kits and ingredients into company trailers according to standards

  • Safely unload raw materials and/or kits from trucks into the plant location and assign to appropriate area. For distribution center positions, safely unload finished goods and assign to appropriate area

  • Perform recycling and waste disposal activities both inside the plant and across our property

  • Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed

  • Other duties, as assigned

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

  • Previous food manufacturing experience

  • Previous experience with powered industrial trucks (PIT)

  • Previous experience with warehouse management systems (scanners, etc.)

  • Previous experience with ERP system (JDE strongly preferred)

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Must be able to lift to 55 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.

  • Must be able to reach, grasp, and make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists throughout the shift.

  • Must be able to perform work at or above shoulder height for short periods of time throughout the shift.

  • Must be able to push, pull, bend, stretch, twist, and/or reach throughout shift.

  • Must be able to distinguish between sounds, such as forklift horns, fire alarms, machine signals, etc.

  • Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment.

  • Must be comfortable working in dusty environments.

  • Must be able to distinguish between sounds, such as forklift horns, fire alarms, machine signals, etc.

  • Must be able to stand and walk for entirety of shift (8 hours).

  • Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods of time

  • Must be comfortable climbing up and down stairs/ladders throughout the shift.

Post Holdings 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 and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


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