Warehouse

Warehouse Associate

DELICIOUS FOOD THAT IMPROVES LIVES 

At Hawthorne Foods, we’re passionate about harnessing the transformative power of food to enhance lives through high-quality, delicious, fermented products. By making the unique benefits of these foods accessible, we’re driving health and lifestyle improvements while transforming the future of food. 

We value talent, creativity, and authenticity, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone’s contributions make us better. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a growing industry and help create a healthier, happier world—one bite at a time.

About the role:

The Shipping & Receiving Associate plays a crucial role in the movement, accuracy, and documentation of materials across Receiving, Production, and Inventory. You will help maintain efficient warehouse operations, support production needs, and ensure products flow seamlessly throughout the facility.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM (8 hrs/day) While this is the standard schedule, occasional shift changes, overtime, or weekend work may be required during peak operational periods.

You’ll get to:

• Carefully manage shipping and receiving tasks, ensuring accuracy and on-time processing.
• Work closely with operations leadership and coordinators to align daily priorities and inventory needs.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical inventory records, monitor stock levels, and apply FIFO rotation.
• Use basic computer systems to record inventory, receipts, and order fulfillment details.
• Safely operate manual and electric pallet jacks to transport product within the warehouse.
• Unload inbound trucks, verify condition of goods, and document exceptions such as damage or expiration concerns.
• Assist with accurate order fulfillment using strong attention to detail.
• Adapt to shifting priorities to maintain smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and operations.
• Organize warehouse space efficiently—like playing real-life 3D Tetris.
• Document accurate shift logs, maintenance records, and hand‑off notes.

Must-haves:

• Proficient with computers and comfortable entering data accurately.
• Willingness to learn ERP or digital inventory systems.
• Basic understanding of food safety and GMP practices.
• Familiarity with FIFO inventory rotation.
• Comfortable with warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Ability to stand for long periods and repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in cold environments (36°F) for extended durations.

How you differentiate yourself:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fast-paced environments.
• Experience improving warehouse organization, efficiency, or workflow.
• Effective communicator with cross-department collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and commitment to food safety.

Success Metrics (First 90-180 Days)

• Receiving: Timely, accurate documentation; zero missed receiving discrepancies.
• Inventory: High accuracy in cycle counts; consistent FIFO execution.
• Order Fulfillment: On-time, error-free fulfillment with measurable accuracy improvements.
• Warehouse Organization: Improved space usage, labeling, and audit readiness.
• Communication: Clear documentation and strong teamwork across departments.

Our Goodies: (Benefits) 

• Hourly Rate: $19.00-$20.00/hr introductory rate with potential for a pay increase following a successful 90-day trial period.
• 401-K with Company match
• Paid holidays, as well as vacation
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health/dependent) and Health Savings Accounts
• Company sponsored short term and long-term disability, as well as life insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance plans are available to meet your lifestyle needs

Interim Phase KPI’s (First 90 Days)

• Receiving: Timely, accurate documentation; zero missed receiving discrepancies.
• Inventory: High accuracy in cycle counts; consistent FIFO execution.
• Order Fulfillment: On-time, error-free fulfillment with measurable accuracy improvements.
• Warehouse Organization: Improved space usage, labeling, and audit readiness.
• Communication: Clear documentation and strong teamwork across departments.

Fermented Food Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.