Warehouser

Description

About Ramar Foods

Over 50 years ago, The Quesada family founded Ramar Foods with the purpose of nourishing it’s community through authentic, high-quality Filipino frozen foods. Today, our market has expanded to include customers across North America and around the world. Ramar has offices in Northern and Southern California and Oahu, Hawaii. Our purpose has grown to include not only the nourishment of our communities through our retail and foodservice products, but also enriching our employees professional lives through a Strengths-based company culture.

At Ramar Foods, we nourish our Communities while celebrating our family food legacy that spans over 50 years. Our community are our employees, customers, partners and the communities we do business in.

WAREHOUSER

Summary Of Position

As a Warehouser, you will be responsible for managing and organizing warehouse inventory efficiently and accurately. Your primary duties will include receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products within the warehouse. You will work closely with other team members to ensure smooth operations and timely fulfillment of orders. Attention to detail, organization skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.

Accountabilities

• Receive incoming shipments, unload trucks, and verify contents against purchase orders or invoices.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to organizational standards.
• Maintain inventory controls by keeping accurate records of goods received and shipped.
• Perform regular inventory counts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare and package orders for shipment, ensuring they are accurately labeled and documented.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks safely and efficiently.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Collaborate with other team members to fulfill customer orders and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues regarding inventory levels, stock replenishment, and any issues affecting warehouse operations.
• Follow all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, and inventory management.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive team and leadership committed to your success.
  
  

Why we’re looking to hire this role.

This is a replacement role at the company.

Talents that THRIVE in this Role

Ramar Foods seeks team members who are interested in advancing their careers while also thriving in their roles. A commitment to growth of self, a desire to create positive impact for hundreds of thousands of others, a strong connection to purpose, and a desire to make long term change to the workplace experience for generations to come are critical to the success of this role.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Teamwork: Warehousers often work as part of a team, so being able to collaborate effectively with colleagues is important for achieving common goals.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Quick thinking and the ability to troubleshoot issues such as inventory discrepancies or equipment malfunctions are valuable in a warehousing environment.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques, recipes, and industry trends to improve skills and enhance job performance.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Warehousers often need to lift and carry heavy objects, boxes, or materials. This could range from small packages to larger items, and may require lifting weights of various sizes.
• Pushing and Pulling: Moving carts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks may be necessary in a warehouse environment. This can require pushing or pulling heavy loads across the warehouse floor.
• Standing and Walking: Warehousers typically spend a significant amount of time on their feet, walking or standing while performing tasks such as picking orders, stocking shelves, or organizing inventory.
• Bending and Stooping: Storing or retrieving items from lower shelves or handling items near the ground may require bending, stooping, or kneeling.
• Repetitive Motion: Some tasks in a warehouse, such as packaging or assembly, may involve repetitive motions like lifting, reaching, or grasping.
• Coordination: Good coordination and balance are important for safely maneuvering through the warehouse environment, especially when navigating around equipment, shelving units, or other workers.
  
  

Work Environment

• Physical Space: Warehouses are typically large, open spaces designed to store goods and materials. They often have high ceilings, wide aisles, and shelving or pallet racking systems for storage.
• Temperature Control: Depending on the type of goods stored in the warehouse, temperature control may be necessary to maintain product quality. Some warehouses are climate-controlled, while others may have heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to regulate temperature and humidity.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Warehouses can be fast-paced environments, especially during peak periods such as holiday seasons or when fulfilling large orders. Workers may be expected to work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines.
  
  

Ramar Foods is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual-orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to grow. Ramar Foods is a drug-free workplace. Ramar Foods is an at-will employer.

VALUES

At Ramar Foods, as a family-owned business, our values include 1. Making It the Best, 2. Treat Everyone Like Family and 3. To be Ramarkable4.Embrace change through perseverance, collaboration, humility and continuous improvement. We value creativity, a strong work-ethic, abundance, growth of our team members, and work-life blend. We believe that leaders should be kind and invest in their people. Our team practices confident vulnerability, meaning we are equally confident about our strengths and our weaknesses. We communicate directly and transparently with each other, and while we hold each other to high standards of production, we always put people before numbers. The owners of the company are the Quesada family. Primo and Evageline Quesada retired in 2012 and continue their involvement in the Hawaii office. Susie Quesada is President, PJ Quesada is Vice President and Gabe Quesada is Strategic Project Manager.

Ken Weis

Seasoned professional that is mentoring his reports to become the best that they can be, both personally and professionally. Looking to "complete the circle" by hiring a Strategic Thinker and Influencer.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management.
• Proficiency in using warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks (certification may be required).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management software is a plus.
• Flexibility to work in various shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following all safety protocols.