Job Abstract

Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980, in Anaheim, CA and since then we have grown to 40+ stores in 4 counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. We offer our customers a full-service supermarket with a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria and prepared foods in addition to a sizeable section of domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods to provide a Mexican homeland experience. We are always looking for great people to join as a member of the Northgate Family. We look for enthusiastic people with the potential and desire to grow with us. We strive to create a great work environment that is positive and fun; where people have meaningful work, where individuals have a sense of belonging and feel appreciated, valued and secure. If you are passionate about food, are customer focused, team oriented, and want to be a part of our family, we invite you to apply! We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and 20% discount for you and one other family member in your household for most purchases made at Northgate. To learn more, please visit www.northgatemarkets.com

JOB SUMMARY:

The Commissary Clerk assists the Warehouse Management team in managing the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

Assists the Warehouse Management team in managing the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

Under the direction of Warehouse Management, helps coordinate all dock shipping and receiving activities by using inventory control systems, shipping documents, personnel, and time management.

Assists Warehouse Management team in the monitoring and executing all compliance documents as per Company’s standards in Personnel and Food Safety, sanitation, and productivity.

Ensures picking orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and maintains fulfillment ratios at industry standards or above.

Follows strict directive in the execution of his/her hourly schedule and do not deviate unless directed by warehouse management team,

Works in conjunction and follows direction from QA Director in the implementation of the Food Safety program in the warehouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for his/her own safety and well-being of all peer associates.
• Conducts loading and unloading of trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Moves product from one location to another in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must obey all traffic and speed signs throughout the commissary facility, inside and out.
• Wear all equipment safety gear and safety belt as per company’s policies and procedures.
• Supplies raw materials from storage areas to all production departments and picks up finished goods from production areas and stores them in a safe and efficient manner.
• Disposes recyclables, trash and waste in designated bins and/or trash receptacles.
• Performs all picking, staging, and loading activities to ensure orders are shipped in a timely manner.
• Ensures that documentation for each load upon completion, is completed, signed off, and provides final check lists to Supervisor or Leads for final issuing of bill of lading and final release of shipment.
• Ensures full compliance with facility and department safety rules, HACCP, SSOP’s & GMP’s according to Company’s Food Safety guidelines.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs the transport handling of all shipments, loading and unloading.

· Ensures that all raw materials and finished goods are properly stored according to Company’s Foods Safety standards.

· Reports immediately to the Supervisor any driving accidents and/or property and material damage.

· Relieves other forklift associates when taking breaks.

· Executes the proper and smooth functioning of all picking, storing, shipping, and receiving activities.

· Assists Warehouse Team in the management of the entire inventory in the warehouse.

· Follow all necessary documentation and legal procedures for dispatch and receiving goods.

· Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and packaging of goods and materials.

· Ensure that the work area is kept clean and in an orderly manner.

· Follow all company policies and procedures.

· Adhere to all local and state health and sanitation laws and regulations.

· Perform any other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:

Education/Experience

· High school graduate or equivalent education.

· Must be able to operate pallet-wrapping machines.

· Must have a solid attendance record.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

· Food Handlers Certification

· Forklift Certification

Skills Required

· Must show a calm and professional demeanor while working on a forklift.

· Must possess strong interpersonal and motivational capabilities.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Must have decision making abilities.

· Ability to effectively manage time and meet all necessary deadlines.

· Must understand all safety and legal procedures for handling and receiving goods.

· Be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being drug free under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%)

· Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. (Continuously)

· Must be able to lift to 30 Lbs. (Frequently) and exert force up to 40 Lbs. (Occasionally)

· Stand (Frequently)

· Walking (Frequently)

· Sitting (Frequently)

· Use hands to finger, handle or feel (Continuously)

· Reach with hands and arms (Continuously)

· Climb or balance (Occasionally)

· Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Occasionally)

· Talk or hear (Continuously)

· Taste or smell (Occasionally)

Work Environment:

· Warehouse environment may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to hot and cold environment, noise, and some chemicals.

· No Office Environment

· Work near moving mechanical parts (continuously)

· Vibration (Frequently)

· Moderate noise (Continuously)

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Pay Range: $20.25/hr to $28.00/hr

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Truck drivers must be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being "drug-free" under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.” All other employees not subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol rules and comparable state laws, must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which will not screen for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites.

Northgate Markets is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Northgate Markets will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Ban the Box Law).