Warehouse Material Handler

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role. 

About Fresh Texas

As the largest fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processor in South Texas, Fresh Texas has been delivering the highest quality products to our customers for over forty years. We source only the highest quality ingredients to deliver great tasting, healthy products to our customers. With exciting innovation, we keep growing!

Fresh Texas is proud to offer high quality and healthy foods to our communities! Do you want to grow with a trusted and established company? We offer great career paths! Come grow with us!

Job Overview

The Warehouse Material Handler position supports production by setting up all production lines each morning and supplying products as requested throughout the day. Warehouse workers also make sure items are properly stored, rotated, and counted in the cooler. Places products on pallets correctly (securely and with proper dates) and loads trucks. Maintains cooler in an orderly fashion.

Job Duties

Occupational Safety

Must ensure:

• Personal protective equipment is worn at all times
• Working and common areas are safe; halls and docks are clean
• Machinery is operating correctly and vehicles used (electric & manual pallet jack; forklift) are used correctly and safely

Food Safety

Must ensure:

• Proper hand-washing and dipping is done when working in Production areas
• Sanitation attire is used correctly and stored
• Equipment is adequately cleaned and sanitized

Quality

Must ensure:

• Products are stored correctly and rotated correctly
• Orders are complete and loaded on the appropriate trucks

Productivity

Warehouse workers will:

• Load trucks
• Keep hallways, coolers, the dock, and overall production area clean
• Keep product organized and areas orderly
• Recharge vehicles each day

Communication

Warehouse workers must:

• Follow through on requests from Production members or other employees
• Cooperate and promote teamwork

Benefits

• Complete insurance package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Several low-cost supplemental plans.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• A variety of bonus opportunities including attendance and referral programs.
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Forklift experience
• Pallet experience
• Must possess basic math skills and the ability to communicate with team members
• Be able to work in a wet environment with temperatures as low as 34 degrees
• Possess the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Have the ability to push/pull a manual pallet jack up to 1200 pounds
• Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Have the ability to crouch, stoop, and twist the upper body repetitively
• Work flexible hours and days including overtime depending on operational demands
• Be willing and able to work other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time in cold wet environment; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

Fresh Texas is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or protected veteran, or other non-merit factor.