Late Swing Warehouser

~ Veritable Vegetable provides full service distribution of certified organic fresh fruits and vegetables to retailers, restaurants, and wholesalers. ~

Veritable Vegetable is a woman owned business, founded on principles of cooperation, participatory management, and ethical business practices. Located in San Francisco, California, we have been creating community alliances and promoting sustainable agriculture since 1974. We are the oldest organic produce distributor in the nation.

Position Overview 

The Late Swing Warehouser works with team members to receive, warehouse and ship fresh organic produce in a safe, accurate and timely manner while maintaining high quality standards with minimal product loss. The position supports the Night Inventory Control (IC) to team ensure highest accuracy of shipped and on-hand inventory. This position reports to Swing Warehouse Supervisor and Night IC Supervisor.

Responsibilities 

• Pull customer orders in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Complete pick slips accurately and neatly
• Build proper (safe and sturdy) pallets and load product to meet truck completion deadlines
• As directed by IC or Receive Lead participate in the safe and efficient flow of incoming product to ensure timely availability of product for order pulling
• Provide accurate accounting of received product
• Be familiar with storage requirements, product sensitivity and handling needs
• Stock incoming product, rotating new stock into old, and dating lots
• Understand and follow VV's safety policies, procedures and best practices including food safety, safe use of equipment and safe lifting practices and encourage co-workers to do the same
• Maintain warehouse in a green, clean and orderly condition
• Report equipment and facilities issues to Warehouse Supervisor and Facilities Manager
• Successfully complete training on the safe use of material handling equipment and consistently operate equipment in a safe manner, including Drexel.
• Drive Transfer Truck between VV warehouses and to the Produce Market
• Report product quality issues to Team Lead and Inventory Control
• Participate in Warehouse crew meetings
• Participate as required in other tasks to ensure achievement of warehouse department goals 

Qualifications 

• At least 6 months experience receiving, stocking, handling and shipping fresh produce
• Knowledge of proper storage requirements and sensitivities of fresh fruits and vegetables
• Experience with and knowledge of material handling equipment
• Knowledge of and compliance with VV's best safety practices, including food safety
• Must have valid driver's license 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to consistently lift up to 55 lbs. without assistance
• Must be able to lift more than 55 - 70 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist and perform a variety of other physical functions on a consistent basis
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to follow safety procedures (i.e., proper lifting techniques)
• Must be able to work in varying environments including the ability to withstand cold temperatures with proper protective clothing for long periods of time