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To thrive as an Operations Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of business processes, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data analysis tools, and office productivity software is often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities help you adapt to changing priorities and coordinate effectively across departments. These skills ensure smooth daily operations, efficiency, and the ability to swiftly resolve issues within the organization.

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An Operations Associate supports the daily functions of a business by ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently. Their responsibilities often include coordinating workflow, managing inventory, maintaining records, and assisting with administrative tasks. They may also help with process improvements and problem-solving to optimize operations. Operations Associates work closely with various departments to ensure that organizational goals are met and that operations comply with company policies and industry regulations.

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An operations associate provides support to the operations manager, either individually or as part of a team. As an operations associate, you assist with a variety of duties necessary to the basic operations of your employer, so your responsibilities depend to some degree on the industry in which you work—retail, healthcare, travel, manufacturing, or corporate offices. You handle clerical and administrative tasks, like employee scheduling, product management, and ordering supplies. You also monitor and assist with customer service, sales, and marketing initiatives.

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Warehouse Operations Associate

Warehouse Operations Associate

Restaurant Technologies

Homewood, AL

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Restaurant Technologies rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 72 rated recycling and waste

Job description

Warehouse Associate

Restaurant Technologiesisthe leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry.The WarehouseOperations Associateis a key member of our depot team, overseeing shipping, receiving, and inventory management, as well as hands-on fleet upkeep-including preventative maintenance, cleaning, loading, and regular calibration. This role is also essential formaintainingfood safety and regulatory compliance through rigorous cleaning and maintenance, while actively supporting workplace safety initiatives.

What Makes Restaurant Technologies a Great Place to Work:

  • Compensation:

  • $20 per hour + Shift Differential + OT + Quarterly Bonus

  • Opportunities to increase base pay with weekend shifts,tenureand level-up development programs

  • Available Shift(s):

  • 5x8s, Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm with some flexibility to stay later when tanker trucks are coming in.

  • Benefits:

  • $0 premium Medical for single coverage or employer HSA contribution for family coverage!

  • Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement & more!

  • 401k with matching contribution up to 4.5% of your compensation

  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

  • $3,000 employee referral bonus program & $200 new customer referral program.

  • Growth & Opportunity! We have 41 locations nationwide and consistently see year-over-year growth.

  • Award Winning Culture! - Newsweek American's Greatest Workplaces Award + Newsweek American's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity + Newsweek American's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing + Newsweek American's Most Patriotic Companies + Minneapolis St Paul Business Journal - Best Places to Work

Shipping,Receivingand Inventory Management

  • Oversee the shipping of materials to customers, prepare corporatereturnsand supportthe weekly receiving of cooking oil tanker trucks.

  • Oversee the safe receiving of cooking oil tankers. Verifyingload specifications againstCOAs andexecuting the secure connection and removal of tankersin accordance withenvironmental and safety containment protocols.

  • Maintainwarehouse organization: includingaccuratereceiving and reconciliation of orders andinventory, andpartnering with leadership to process corporate repair bins and returns.

  • Inspect oil samples for contaminants and conduct warehouse inspections to ensurethere areno hazards or deficiencies.

  • Operate a forklift to safely move, load, unload, and stack materials within the warehouse, ensuring efficiency and adherence to all safety protocols.

  • Load fleet vehicles with cooking oil for daily delivery routes.

Fleet Maintenance

  • Maintain fleet by following weekly(sanitation standard operating procedures) SSOPS, which includescleaningfilters,repairand replacement of hoses,andensuring truck cleanliness.

  • Conduct regular verification checks on delivery truck flow meters to ensure accuracy and compliance with safety, legal, and quality standards.Perform truck calibrations.

  • Perform repairs and replacements of pumps and hoses on fleet trucks; manage and handle swappable oil tanks, including lifting and installing tanks, asrequired.

  • If you have a valid CDL, you may be asked to move our DOT regulated trucks within the depot or transport them as neededand conduct routine safety inspections to ensure all units are road-ready and compliant.If you do not have a CDL, you may be asked to move/transport our smaller vans and trucks, as needed.

Warehouse Cleaning and Maintenance

  • Execute dailySSOPs(Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures) to ensure the depot environmentmaintainssanitary conditions required for food safety standards to prevent contamination of our oil products. Complete relatedfood safetydocumentation and report any deficiencies.

  • Maintain rigorous depot cleanliness standards through scheduled sanitation of warehouse floors, andcommon areas, whiledocumenting all corrective actions in regulatory logs.

  • Otherduties as assigned.

Qualifications :

  • Must be21years of age.

  • 2+ years ofwarehouse related job experience.

  • Musthave a valid driver'slicense.

  • Current DOT medical card or willingness to obtain one(Restaurant Technologies willassist).

  • MustupholdRestaurant Technologies' Fleet SafetyPolicyrequirements andmaintaina clean driving record

  • Willing to obtain forklift operatorcertification (training provided).

  • Mechanically inclinedwithdemonstratedability to work with hand toolsto perform basic repairs and maintenance on fleet equipment and warehouse machinery; comfortable troubleshooting, replacing, and installing parts (such as pumps, hoses, and swappable oil tanks) to support daily fleet and depot operations.

  • Able toefficientlyoperatesmartphonesandhandheld devices to perform a variety of warehouse tasks.

  • Able to carry a minimum of 50 pounds by hand up to several hundred yards by cart

  • Unrestricted ability to bend, stoop, squat, stand, walk, climb, twist, turn and reach out

  • Ability to climb up and down a ladder as high as 20 feet in the air

  • Strong attention to detail,skilled atreviewing documentation for accuracyandidentifyingactionable items.

  • Proven ability to set priorities, manage multiple goals, and consistently deliver effective results.

  • Excellent collaborator, partnering with internal teams and delivering outstanding customer service.

  • Highly organized with a strong ability tomaintainorderly work environments and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • 3+ years of warehouse related job experience preferred.

  • 2+ yrs experiencewith shipping,receivingand inventory management.

  • 2+ yrsexperienceexecutingdailySSOPs (Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures)and completing HACCP documentation.

  • 2+ yrsexperience with fleet maintenance, cleaning,calibrationand minor repairs.

  • Previousexperience driving trucks withCDLClass A or B.

Inclusive Employer
At Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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."

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997.

Restaurant Technologies is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Culture & Benefits

Our employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We've cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We've earned recognition as a "Best Place to Work," by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota's Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we've earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

Who We Are

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets.

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Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 20,000 existing accounts we are an established, profitable mid -sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Mendota Heights, MN, US

Year founded

1997

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