Based just outside Boulder, Colorado, Fresca Foods has supported the growth of the thriving natural foods industry for the last twenty years. Fresca is a manufacturing, supply chain and innovation partner for some of the world’s largest food companies, as well as some of the world’s most vibrant entrepreneurs. We are on a mission to transform the food system by improving how food is sourced, made, and delivered to consumers.

Safety is our first priority, and our commitment to excellence, our passionate and talented team, and our creativity and flexibility have made Fresca a recognized leader and employer of choice. Fresca is recognized as a Top 50 Employer in Boulder County, 2018 Colorado Manufacturing of the Year, 2018 NEXTY Award Winner, and 2016 winner for Outstanding Innovation. Fresca is also a leader in community service. We consistently receive high marks in ethical audits and give our time and resources to community organizations such as Community Food Share, Food Bank of the Rockies, and EFAA. Fresca has the fast-paced, high-growth, and creative energy of a start-up along with the longevity, growth opportunities, and scale of a larger company. The energy of our team is infectious, the work is challenging, and the opportunities for growth are abundant. The next ten years will be even more exciting than the last ten, and we are excited to welcome new highly motivated and talented team members to our family.

Position Overview
The Warehouse Associate provides support to warehouse by facilitating an efficient and organized flow of product into and out of the warehouse. We utilize both stand-up and sit down forklifts to transport materials and a scan gun to track materials.

We currently have the following openings:

• 2nd Shift - 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM Tuesday-Saturday

Essential Functions

• Utilizing a forklift, performs receiving, stocking, selection, pallet consolidation, unloading and loading of trucks as scheduled or assigned
• Uses a scan gun to track materials
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Attends all team and Warehouse communication meetings
• Participates in quarterly physical inventory or as needed
• Ensures the condition of the work areas are in order and in compliance with company policies & applicable health and safety codes
• Maintains a basic knowledge of all products carried in the warehouse
• Performs work in a fast-paced environment and effectively responds to changing production schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Education

• 1 years’ experience operating a forklift
• Stand-up forklift experience a PLUS! Will consider candidates without stand-up experience if candidate is able and willing to learn and understands the nature of being on their feet during their entire work shift
• Experience using a scan gun a PLUS! Will consider candidates without this skill if they have basic computer skills and a willingness to learn. Accuracy is a MUST.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Knowledge on general warehouse practices & high awareness of safety
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Team player

Work Environment

• Able to work 8 hours shifts in a mostly fixed schedule, yet flexible to work nights and/or weekends as required
• Able to stand for extended periods of time (8 hours per day)
• Mandatory use of required personal protective equipment
• Use of electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and other heavy machinery
• Use of box cutters
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and capable of lifting 20 lbs on a repeated basis throughout the day
• Frequent bending, stooping and climbing
• Able to work in varying temperatures
• Comfortable with a moderate noise level
• Able to work in an environment with peanuts and tree nuts

Compensation & Benefits

• $20 - $21/hour to start (depending on experience), with room to grow!
• $200 new employee bonus after 2 months of full time hours, another $200 after 4th month
• $600 referral bonus incentive
• Fresca Foods offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, vision insurance, dental benefit, FSA, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, bonus potential

At Fresca, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Fresca Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal consideration regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. In addition, Fresca Foods is committed to equal pay for equal work. The pay range indicated in this job posting represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Although actual pay may vary and may be above or below this range, generally speaking, offers will typically be made in the bottom half of the listed range. The amount offered will take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment.

Please, no third party inquiries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your minimum hourly pay expectations?
• Were you Forklift Certified by a previously company? If so, at which company?
• Does this shift work for you?

2nd Shift - 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Wednesday - Sunday ($20.00-$21.00/hour)

Experience:

• Scan Gun: 1 year (Preferred)
• Stand-up Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sit-down Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person