Warehouse Associate (2nd Shift) - Martin Brower

Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.

Pay Transparency Statement: 

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Position Summary:  

Warehouse associates are responsible for operating motorized material handling equipment to unload, select and load products to storage areas in a multi-temperature foodservice warehouse environment

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

• Safely and accurately receive inbound products, replenish inventory as needed and pull product
• Safely build pallets, cart or cages of product for loading and delivery to our customer
• Select product safely with a high degree of accuracy
• Recognize and correct potential process errors before actions adversely affect the customer
• Safely maneuver motorized material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklift
• Meet or exceed productivity standards
• Utilize various technologies or software, such as Syntellic.
• Perform basic sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Recognize damaged product at any point in the warehousing process and take appropriate action when discovered.
• Be aware of and follow location and work center Safety and Security policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned

 Required Skills and Experience: 

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Valid PR driver’s license
• High School diploma
• 6 months prior warehouse forklift experience.
• 6 months of related experience (i.e. working in a distribution warehouse environment, grocery dock, construction or other positions which require heavy lifting in multi-temperature environment)
• Ability to operate a manual / powered pallet jack or lift product
• Forklift certification is required or obtained immediately upon hire
• Ability to work flexible work schedule (e.g., night shift, weekends and holidays) in a 24/7 distribution center environment
• This position must pass post offer drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Foodservice distribution a plus

Behavioral Competencies:

 Core Competencies

• Adaptability

• • Accepts and adapts to changes
  • Learns new skills to meet new needs of the business

• Suggests changes and improvements
• Quality Work Output

• • Produces quality work
  • Follows safety practices and compliance policies
  • Uses time wisely and gets things done
  • Meets or exceeds deadlines
  • Takes responsibility for own actions

• Service Orientation

• • Supports the company’s mission, vision and values
  • Meets or exceeds customer needs
  • Responds to requests in a timely manner
  • Takes initiative to meet customers’ needs

• Resourcefulness
  • Uses materials, processes and tools efficiently
  • Takes initiative to solve problems
  • Does the most important work first
  • Gets things done while still upholding ethics, integrity, compliance and company values

• Teamwork
  • Works with others to get things done
  • Openly shares feedback and information that helps the team
  • Treats others with respect
  • Is approachable to others
  • Listens so others feel heard
  • Develops relationships built on trust

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.  Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.