Fulfillment Associate - Stocker

Fulfillment Associate - Stocker Department: Supply Chain Position Reports to: SVP of Supply Chain Employment: W2 Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Location: St. Augustine, FL Distribution Center (Distribution Center will be relocating to Palm Coast, FL).

Youre here! This can only mean one thing; you want to add a bit of SPICE to your life! Have no fear, here at The Spice & Tea Exchange we are oozing with life and with spice ! Nudge, nudge
Are you the best at what you do and want to love where you work? Are you a true flavor enthusiast with a zest for adventure? Want to work with a TEA -m full of sugary sweet, never salty (unless we sell it) band of characters who take their work seriously but never themselves? If this sounds like you and you too love corny puns, you may be the key ingredient were missing. See what I did there? Apply now, and let your culinary imagination run wild with us!
The Spice & Tea Exchange is looking for energetic people who have a passion for life and food. Our mission is creating and sharing the experience of a more flavorful life , and our employees strive to make that happen every day for our customers, our franchisees and each other. The employee experience at The Spice & Tea Exchange is unique and rewarding, and if you have this same passion for flavor, we have a seat for you at our table.

Here are just some of the benefits our employees experience every day :

• Great Culture: Hard work, fun and constant activity are part of each day
• Regular schedules with seasonal overtime.
• Working Conditions: Beat the Florida heat by working in our air-conditioned warehouse!

Position Purpose:
The Warehouse Fulfillment Associate - Stocker plays an integral part for our DC Fulfillment team and customers, ensuring products are properly rotated. Your role will require you to consistently rotate inventory to ensure first in first out (FIFO). In addition, this role will prove to be a vital asset in the assistance of ensuring efficiency and accuracy of the entire order to cash process (from inventory receipt to shipping).

Essential job functions include but are not limited to:

• Maintains consumable freshness by rotating stock.
• Monitors inventory in pick locations to ensure ample stock for picking efficiency.
• Assists in receiving inbound shipments verifying for accuracy and damages while performing quality control by inspecting all perishable products received for quality and consistency and promptly notifies appropriate party when an issue arises.
• Assists in receiving and fulfilling distribution orders for accessories, spices, salts, sugars, blends, rice, and tea to expedite orders and make certain an efficient, streamlined process.
• Assists in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse and the inventory according to the scheduled warehouse cleaning rotation.
• Assists Warehouse Inventory Lead in item put away, pallet consolidation and general inventory management tasks.
• Assists warehouse and production teams with additional tasks when needed.

Knowledge and Job Requirements:

• Basic computer knowledge and math skills.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexibility to work extended shifts.
• Proven detail orientation.
• Works well independently and in a team unit.
• Ability to frequently climb ladders and stairs, perform overhead lifting, bending, and stooping.
• Forklift certification, preferred.

Physical Requirements to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Consistent ability to utilize hands and fingers to perform tasks as necessary for job duties, which may include operating machinery, handling materials, or typing (8+ hours per day).
• Consistent capacity for visual acuity to monitor processes, examine materials, and ensure quality and safety standards are met (8+ hours per day).
• Consistently communicate in English utilizing both written and oral methods including the use of speech and hearing to communicate effectively with team members, clients, customers, and the ability to engage in verbal discussions and listen attentively (8+ hours per day).
• Consistent ability to perform various physical tasks that require continuous standing (8+ hours per day), walking (8+ hours per day), bending (8+ hours per day), reaching (8+ hours per day), squatting, (8+ hours per day), lifting; up to 50 lbs.(8+ hours per day), carrying (8+ hours per day), pushing/pulling (8+ hours per day), and maneuvering within a warehouse workspace (8+ hours per day).
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks (8+ hours per day).
• Ability to visually identify products and their characteristics (8+ hours per day).
• Frequently climb ladders and stairs (3-5 hours per day).
• Operation of, but not limited to, stocking, picking, inventory, packaging, kitchen, and computer tools and equipment (8+ hours per day).
• Consistently work around spices; must not be sensitive to various scents and aromas (8+ hours per day).

While we will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodation, such accommodation may not alter the fundamental requirements of the job, cause undue hardship, safety risk, or interfere with the ability to perform essential functions. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting your needs within the scope of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Core Values:

• Commitment; engaged, flexible, patient, open minded.
• Detail Oriented; organized, focused, high quality of physical work.
• Reliable; integrity, dependable, authentic.
• Continuous Improvement; performance and safety awareness, goal-oriented, creative mindset, efficient.
• Enthusiastic about food and beverage.
• Teamwork; team-oriented and eager to grow within the company.

Spicy Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
• 401k plan + company match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care.
• 100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) during first year, following 90 days of employment.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Employee product discounts.
• Quarterly Create & Share, free product gifts.
• Annual Holiday Bucks with access to select personalized gifts for yourself or loved ones over the Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Spice & Tea Exchange provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Drug Free Workplace:
The Spice & Tea Exchange is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The company policy states, all applicants must complete a drug screening test if accepting an offer of employment. Employment offers are contingent upon a negative drug screening test result.

We create and share the experience every day! Life is better lived with a little spice.

The Spice & Tea Exchange was founded in 2008, by a group of talented individuals with a passion for life and food. What started as a small shop in St. Augustine, Florida, has quickly grown into a nation-wide franchise powered by flavor, passionate franchise owners, and a desire to bring flavorful ingredients to your kitchen. Our franchise owners are the #1 REASON for what we do, and our team is a close-knit family youd enjoy sitting with around the dinner table.

" Creating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life ," is the mission and cornerstone of our business, in which we strive to provide guests with quality products and flavorful memories. We offer a high-quality, diverse assortment of products in a sensory shopping experience. One step into our shops will kick your senses into high-gear as you open the jars and smell, explore recipes, and speak with our knowledgeable staff about your culinary interests.

At The Spice & Tea Exchange we are committed to our mission. If you have a desire to inspire coworkers and customers, we may have a place for you at the table! Our employees define experience as all the events of our lives that shape who we are, taking you out of the everyday task list and putting you into a place that takes you to a different state of mind, making memories that are not forgotten, and trying things for the first time! The employee experience is something we do not take with a grain of salt.