Warehouse Operator

Vernon, CA

As a Warehouse Operator, you will be responsible for handling fresh produce in a refrigerated warehouse environment. This includes picking and staging orders, loading and unloading trucks, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring all products meet quality and food safety standards.

Schedule:  Monday through Friday 6:30am until finished.  Business dictates schedule.

Pay rate:  $18-$20/hr. DOQ

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Life Insurance, 401K

Key Responsibilities

  • Pick, pack, and stage produce orders for customer deliveries.
  • Load outbound shipments safely and accurately onto trucks.
  • Unload inbound products, inspect, and place them in the correct cooler or dry storage area.
  • Perform visual quality checks on all products before shipping.
  • Use pick sheets to build pallets to customer specifications.
  • Wrap pallets, label them, and prepare them with any required temperature controls.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and food-safe warehouse areas, including coolers and docks.
  • Assist in repacking produce as needed, following company standards.
  • Record inventory movement, complete paperwork accurately, and perform cycle counts.
  • Follow all company food safety and general safety procedures.
  • Work closely with supervisors, team members, and other departments to get the job done.

Food Safety & Cleanliness

  • Follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
  • Attend food safety training and complete required documentation.
  • Immediately clean up spills or any unsanitary conditions.
  • Follow proper equipment cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
  • Ensure repacked or handled product meets all food safety guidelines.

Skills & Expectations

  • Able to communicate clearly in English (written and spoken).
  • Must be a team player and able to assist coworkers as needed.
  • Strong attention to detail, especially with quality and accuracy.
  • Able to lift, move, and stack boxes or pallets of produce safely.
  • Comfortable working in a cold environment (refrigerated warehouse).
  • Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work with a sense of urgency.

Work Environment

  • Work takes place in cold storage, with daily physical activity.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and adjust to changing schedules based on delivery deadlines.

 Why This Role Matters

  • As a Warehouse Operator in produce distribution, you play a key role in delivering high-quality, fresh produce to our customers. Your attention to detail, speed, and care help ensure food safety and customer satisfaction.