The Warehouse Associate II is an Operations position responsible for reviewing the activities associated with day-to-day warehouse operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, product receiving, product shipping and product replenishment, ensuring safety and security of the warehouse and providing management and direction to warehouse staff as needed The Warehouse II associate acts as a support role for the lead and the supervisor of the department, setting an example and assisting in training that supports a change on systems or operations in the Roasting Plant and Distribution Center. This position reports to the department supervisor.

What You Will Do

• Ability to perform all warehouse activities, including but not limited to, pick, pack, ship, receive, put-away, cycle count, and inventory audit
• Deliver and execute business initiatives as directed by the leadership team.
• Research inventory discrepancies while receiving inbound resupply orders and while attempting to fulfill outbound sales orders
• Ability to qualify and utilize various pieces of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including pallet movers, stand up forklifts, high lift reach trucks, and order picker.
• Leverage available technologies to electronically perform warehouse activities and independently document and catalogue trends, findings, and defects so Distribution Leadership can work to prioritize and address these efficiently
• Conducts location audits daily ensuring inventory is correctly accounted for with a minimum potential for loss.
• Conducts container audits to ensure outbound parcels are accurate; proactively documents and catalogues findings to develop trends
• High level proficiency in utilizing PC-based WMS to perform all warehouse activities including, but not limited to, outbound process, inbound process, and inventory control, and fulfillment exception management.
• Proactively communicate with the lead & the supervisor regarding Associate’s performance and work with the department.
• Assists in associate relations through regular department or pre- shift meetings; maintains on-going coaching interactions;
• Keeps open communication with internal and external sales channels, carriers, and other intercompany stakeholders
• Ensure that all departmental metrics and KPI’s are visible and accessible for the entire team.
• Review, provide feedback and identify gaps in our programs, systems, and other training material and partner with Leads, Supervisors, and Managers to refine these.
• Be a resource for all Associates. 
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/walking in a warehouse environment throughout an 8 hour day or more
  
  

Maybe Required

• Push, pull, squat, bend and reach to stack, carry, lift and pick product throughout an 8 hour day or more
• Lifting of 20 lbs., occasional lifting of 25-40 lbs. and rare lifting of 50 lbs or more
• Stacking of pallets and totes (17-50 lbs) up to shoulder height
  
  

Work Environment/Conditions

• Person in this position must be available to work Weekends, nights, overtime, holidays) to fulfill business needs.
• Noise level in this warehouse environment is frequently loud.
• A strong coffee scent is continuously present in this warehouse environment  
  
  

Who You Are

• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to work in Microsoft Suit. (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read and follow written instructions accurately in English
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required, even on short notice 
• Proficient in safety procedures
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have or be able to be powered industrial truck (forklift / electric pallet jack) certified
• Demonstrated adherence to Peet’s standards, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and coaching skills.
  
  

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

Benefits

At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. That's one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan, with generous matching
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
  
  

The target hourly salary range for this position is $17-22. The actual compensation offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.