Warehouse Associate - Nature's Way

Material Handler / Forklift Operator
2nd shift need

2nd Shift: 2pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday*

Proficiency Program for increases as you learn!
***Shift Premium, Bonus and recognition opportunities***
NEW WAGES FOR 2024!

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature’s Way. Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles. Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple: Help people live healthy lives.  When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone. How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us.

People TRUST

• Our products to be the gold standard
• Our words to be true
• Our claims to be honest,
• Our actions to have integrity.

Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives.

It’s the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature’s Way.

Be a part of helping people live healthy lives as our new Warehouse Associate

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Associate position is responsible for processing both internal and external customer orders in a fast paced environment utilizing RF Technology through SAP and Warehouse Management Software. Responsibilities includes order picking/kitting, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, receiving, unloading and loading of trailers, product put away and replenishments. This role requires the safe utilization of the following equipment: both sit down and stand up forklifts, order pickers, lift trucks, rider pallets, power pallet jacks and pallet inverters.  Perform job duties within the established quality control guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).  Job functions in the warehouse require associates to drive company vehicles on a routine basis. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Accurately pick, kit and pack orders for Operations to meet requirements and specifications.
• Perform transactions with RF equipment that are timely and accurate.
• Lift and stack cases of product onto pallets and secure for shipment. Requires frequent lifting of 40 and up to 60 pounds.
• Accurately receives and stores materials according to facility specifications and cGMP requirements.
• Put away and transport materials using various powered material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty as required. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to operate a vehicle on behalf of the company by possessing a valid driver’s license and meeting the driving standards of the Company’s insurance carrier.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, and/or a minimum of 6 months related experience working in a warehouse and/or distribution environment. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, in addition to having effective written and verbal communications in English to meet training, safety, and quality requirements.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measures using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES    

Use of RF equipment, voice picking equipment, and use of designated computer or computer programs is required. Ability to learn SAP, WMS, VM, and ERP. Operating of material handling equipment is required for all jobs in the warehouse.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, reaching, bending and twist.  The employee is required to walk and talk or hear.   

As a Nature’s Way employee, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of benefits that offer the support you need to truly live what you believe.

All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment.

Medical      Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You’ll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:

• Company provided short-term & long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
• New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Product discounts & a wellness program                                                                                      Start Helping People live Healthy lives today!

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)