About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Kent, WA 98032Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day shiftJob Category: WarehouseCome grow with us!
Pacific Coast Fresh Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and food service customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon and Seattle (Kent), Washington.
Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said "Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful." As an Process Improvement Assistant, you'll not only earn a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, but also open doors to a wide variety of advancement opportunities. Pacific Coast Fresh Company takes pride in developing employees and recruiting from within, and we hope this position is just the beginning of your career with us!
What you'll do...
Monitor physical inventory daily by checking receiving dates and product movement through the pick slots.
Watch for shortages and/or lack of movement
Monitor age of product
Scanning for visual quality of inventory
Check pallet receiving tags for accuracy
Perform cycle counts and daily inventory adjustments as necessary to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Process credits that come back from our customers
Invoice clearance, and disposal items
Work with Buyers on daily product moves
What we look for...
Knowledge of food handling, processing, quality, storage and inspection of produce items.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be able to read and take direction in English
Software proficiency including Excel, Word, Outlook
Experience within the Produce industry is a plus (Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, etc.)
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and work extended periods of time in cold temperatures. Lifting requirements are subject to change to accommodate an employees restrictions.
What you'll gain...
The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way
Competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing plan as well as paid time off
Immediate access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Regular and constructive performance feedback
Healthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program
QualificationsPacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship and immigration status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.
Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to maintain a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.
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