Warehouse Associate

About Nuevo Garcia Foods

At Nuevo Garcia Foods, we approach every day with a focus on preserving our legacy originally created by the Garcia family over 60 years ago, while uncovering new ways to win and drive sustainable, profitable growth as we establish the future of our company. We are committed to adding value in the marketplace through strategic and focused growth that leverages our core competencies, portfolio of products, and leadership experience.

If you are looking for a great place to work, we would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Associate to join our family!

The Role

We are a rapidly growing food manufacturing company seeking a highly adaptable Warehouse Associate to join our dynamic team. This role requires the ability to shift priorities quickly, stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and ensure accurate and timely movement of goods. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in changing conditions and takes pride in accuracy, cleanliness, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shipping & Receiving:
  • Receive incoming goods, verify against packing lists/invoices, and inspect for quality.
  • Prepare outgoing shipments by palletizing, labeling, Bill of Ladings and ensure completeness of paperwork.
  • Create and apply accurate pallet tags, labels, and other tracking documentation.
  • Complete, scan, and file paperwork in digital folders as per company policy.
• Material Handling and Inventory Management:
  • Load, unload, and move materials within the warehouse, cooler, and freezer.
  • Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
  • Organize, stack, and store products according to warehouse layout and safety protocols
  • Conduct regular inventory cycle counts and report discrepancies.
  • Input inventory data into ERP system with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Facility Maintenance:
  • Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, cooler, and freezer.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Monitor storage conditions to ensure product integrity.
• Customer Interaction (As Needed):
  • Greet, check, and assist walk-in customers.
  • Create sales orders, generate invoices, collect payments, and follow proper cash handling procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  • Flexibly assist with new or changing responsibilities as growth or operational needs require.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • 1+ year experience in a warehouse or logistics role, preferably in a food manufacturing or cold storage setting.
  • Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
  • Comfortable working in cold storage (cooler/freezer) environments.
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, use of ERP or inventory software).
  • Basic math skills for inventory counts and transactions.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Able to handle shifting priorities and adjust workflow under pressure.

• Preferred:
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP; Sage 100 a plus.).
  • Prior customer service experience or sales order entry.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting in warehouse and cold environments.
• Comfortable working in environments ranging from -10°F (freezer) to ambient warehouse temperatures.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced with frequent changes in priorities and tasks.
• Team-oriented culture that values flexibility, accuracy, and mutual respect.
• Growth-oriented company offering long-term advancement for high performers.
• Rapidly changing and growth-oriented environment.
• Team-based, high-performance culture.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.