Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Location: Boulder, CO [In-Person]

Who We Are:

Backpacker’s Pantry and Astronaut Foods are united by a passion for innovation, adventure, and exceptional food. Backpacker’s Pantry, founded in 1951, has a rich history of creating gourmet freeze-dried meals that fuel unforgettable outdoor adventures. Astronaut Foods, established in 1974, brings the thrill of space exploration to life with fun, freeze-dried snacks. Based in Boulder, Colorado, both brands are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable products that inspire curiosity, exploration, and discovery. Together, we are building a legacy of creativity and excellence in the specialty food space.

Role Summary:

The Warehouse Associate supports daily warehouse and order fulfillment operations across shipping and receiving. This cross-functional role focuses on picking, packing, material movement, and inventory organization to ensure orders ship on time and accurately.

This position reports to the VP of Operations and works closely with both the Shipping Lead and Receiving Lead to execute daily priorities. Success in this role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pick, pack, and prepare outbound D2C, wholesale, and transfer orders
• Assist with labeling, palletizing, and staging shipments
• Support same-day fulfillment goals and carrier cutoff timelines
• Assist with loading outbound shipments and unloading inbound shipments
• Maintain accurate product locations and support FIFO inventory rotation
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Support warehouse organization through 5S, including staging areas, storage locations, and material flow
• Complete assigned ERP/WMS transactions accurately and timely
• Communicate any discrepancies, damages, or inventory concerns to the Shipping or Receiving Lead
• Keep a clean, safe, and efficient workspace
• Follow all food safety and GMP initiatives

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Provie daily labor support based on warehouse priorities
• Support warehouse cleaning and organization initatives
• Step into shipping or receiving tasks as directed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse efficiency and safety

Accountability:

• Order accuracy
• Productivity and task completion reliability
• Inventory accuracy
• Warehouse organization and safety adherence

Who You Are:

You’re a dependable, team-oriented warehouse associate who takes pride in doing the small things right. You understand accurate picking, careful handling, and strong organization directly impact customer satisfaction. You are comfortable taking direction, staying busy, and shifting between tasks as priorities change. You bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to help wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications:

· 1 yeas of experience in warehouse, fulfillment, manufacturing, or similar hands-on environments preferred

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced physically active role

· Ability to follow SOPs related to quality, food safety, and warehouse safety practices

· Basic computer skills and comfort learning ERP or warehouse systems

· Ability to safely lift and move materials up to 50 pounds throughout the workday

· Strong reliability, attention to detail, and team mindset

Nice to have:

· Experience with food manufacturing, GMP environments, or fulfillment operations

· Forklift certification

Compensation & Benefits:

· $18-20 depending on experience

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· PTO

· Paid holidays

· 401(K) retirement plan

· Product stipend and access to industry deals

Application Instructions:

If this role resonates with you, complete a 10-minute survey and email your resume along with a brief explanation of why you’re a strong fit for the role to jobs@americanoutdoorproducts.com. Use “Warehouse Associate” as the subject line.

Only candidates who follow the steps above will be considered.

AOP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Our commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20