What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse, Receiving, and Fulfillment Associate position at Owen Family Foods?
Warehouse, Receiving, and Fulfillment Associate
Schedule: Part-time, as needed
Hours: Typically 2-3 days per week, with most Mondays required. Additional hours and, at times, up to 5 days per week may be available or required for special projects and increased order volume. Job has potential to turn Full Time. To start out, we will set up paid working shifts for you to meet the team and we can get to know you and your work, and make sure both sides are happy with the fit
Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/pW8vhlep— takes about 8 minutes
Benefits:
- $150/month health insurance stipend — added to your paycheck to help you cover a plan on Connect for Health Colorado. We don't have a company health plan; this is how we help instead. It's paid as wages, so it's yours to use how you want.
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with a company match up to 4%
- Quarterly profit share — our last one worked out to an extra $2–3 per hour for everyone
- Breaks and meals are paid
Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Warehouse, Receiving, and Fulfillment Associate to support our warehouse and logistics operations.
Our warehouse primarily handles food products for the CPG industry, including direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipments, kitting, and wholesale/B2B orders. The Warehouse Associate will work closely with the warehouse team to ensure orders are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
The ideal candidate has warehouse, shipping/receiving, or distribution experience, is comfortable operating warehouse equipment, is computer literate, and can work independently with limited supervision while following established procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Order Fulfillment & Shipping
- Pull materials and products to fulfill customer orders using pick tickets and our WMS system - Packiyo.
- Pick, pack, label, and stage outgoing orders, including boxes and pallets, according to customer and shipping requirements. Process DTC, wholesale, B2B, and kitting orders accurately and efficiently. Package outbound orders using appropriate materials and methods.
- Verify outgoing products for correct quantities, condition, and destination before shipment.
- Stage products in designated shipping lanes and move materials to appropriate shipping or storage areas.
Receiving & Inventory Management
- Receive and process inbound shipments using FoodReady software and other warehouse/inventory platforms.
- Unload incoming shipments and verify quantities and product condition against bills of lading, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
- Identify and report damaged or discrepant goods according to established procedures.
- Count, record, and maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Perform cycle counts and assist with resolving inventory discrepancies.
- Put received goods away in designated storage locations and maintain accurate product identification and labeling.
Warehouse Operations
- Load and unload delivery and shipment trucks safely and efficiently.
- Transport, stage, and organize products and equipment of various sizes and weights.
- Operate electric and manual pallet jacks, forklifts, shrink-wrap, tablets, scanner gun, and other warehouse equipment as required.
- Maintain organized storage areas, inventory locations, and warehouse layouts.
- Clean and maintain the warehouse, work areas, and equipment in an orderly condition.
- Follow all company safety procedures, GMP and established warehouse protocols.
- Support the Warehouse Manager and team with daily operations and special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 1 year of consistent warehouse, shipping/receiving, freight, or distribution experience. Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment environment is a plus.
- Experience with order picking, shipping/receiving, inventory management, or fulfillment.
- Experience operating pallet jacks and forklifts; experience with other material-handling equipment is a plus.
- Ability to learn and accurately use WMS
- Computer literate and comfortable using mobile devices, tablets, and computer applications.
- Able to identify product numbers, codes, and alphanumeric information accurately.
- Able to read and write English and perform basic arithmetic.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good listening skills and the ability to follow directions and established procedures.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, think quickly, and resolve routine issues.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, dependable, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible and willing to work varying days and hours based on business needs. Able to work full-time as the position evolves
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation required.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, reach, bend, crouch, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work safely with products, pallets, warehouse equipment, and shipments of varying sizes and weights.
- Ability to maintain visual attention and accuracy while handling products and inventory.
- Work is performed in a warehouse environment using standard warehouse equipment and supplies, including pallet jacks, forklifts, shrink-wrap equipment
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and takes pride in doing accurate work. You should be comfortable working with your hands, handling physical tasks, learning technology and warehouse systems, and adapting to changing priorities. A strong candidate communicates effectively, follows instructions, takes initiative, and works well both independently and as part of a team that is laid back and fun while getting the job done
If you are looking for a flexible, part-time warehouse position and the schedule and requirements described above work for you, thank you for taking the time to read and apply.
Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/pW8vhlep— takes about 8 minutes
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2 - $3