Warehouse Associate - 1st shift SC

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy!   We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.  At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

Hourly Rate of Pay : $22.00

What We’re Seeking

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality. If you are a team player with excellent communication skills and a dependable work history, we want you to be part of our dynamic warehouse team.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Pick products accurately, minimizing damage, and placing them correctly in totes.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including immediate spill cleanup.
• Ensure temperature-controlled areas remain closed to maintain product quality.
• Complete mandatory monthly training sessions.
• Handle products to avoid damage, ensuring proper pricing and date coding.
• Adhere to safety regulations and participate in safety meetings.
• Assist with unloading trucks and organizing the warehouse.
• Safely drive and park trucks in the yard, ensuring efficient placement for loading and unloading.
• Start and monitor refrigeration units (reefers) to ensure proper temperature control.
• Complete the Smith Training Systems certification training to enhance safe driving practices.
• Take the temperatures of all inbound products, record all temperatures, document all product that is out of spec and report.
• Acts as a yard jockey where applicable. Help to move trucks around yard, into loading docks, performs safety checks, secure trucks, and chocks wheels. (if applicable)
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leads and supervisors

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

How You’ll Find Success at EAS

Commit to Safety Everyday : See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.

E.A. Sween is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members. Benefits include :