1st Shift Warehouse Associate

Pete and Gerrys Organics LLC; Navarre (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with 4% employer match

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free eggs weekly for onsite employees

Job summary

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is seeking a Shipping and Receiving associate to support facility operations, manage inventory, stock eggs, rotate stock, and load/unload trailers. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to ensure smooth operations across the facility.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety, animal welfare, and continuous improvement, with daily tasks including ticketing, logging, and equipment maintenance. Overtime may be required during startup.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain power equipment certification (electric pallet jack, sit-down/stand-up forklift, reach truck).
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Frequent lifting of 35–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and stocking eggs.
• Rotate stock with older dates in front.
• Load/unload trailers and fill pick tickets with date, time, jack # and initials.
• Maintain daily incoming materials log for eggs, chemicals or materials.
• Ensure trailer inspection forms are completed for each load.
• Keep coolers clean and organized; operate equipment safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Able to lift 50 pounds

Previous warehouse experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power equipment certification

Job description

Description

We’re offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus with payouts at:$500 after 30 days of employment and $500 after 60 days

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together:

At Pete & Gerry’s, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock — united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

The individual in this Shipping and Receiving role will support our facility operations by managing inventory, stocking eggs, rotating stock, and loading/unloading trailers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure smooth operations throughout the facility.

How You’ll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

• On time punctuality and good attendance
• Rotate inventory with the older dates in front
• Fill out pick tickets correctly with the date, time, jack # and initials
• Fill out daily the incoming materials log for eggs, chemicals or materials
• Fill out trailer inspection forms completely and correctly for each load
• Keep coolers swept, clean and organized utilizing downtime
• Maintain electric jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks, including charging them at the end of each day
• Comply with all food safety procedures, regulatory requirements and process efficiency
• Report any food safety issues to any Manager
• Follow all workplace safety procedures per safety training
• End of day housekeeping
• Any and all other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team — united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. What we do every day connects to something bigger.You’ll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints — because they make our flock stronger.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to obtain power equipment certification (electric pallet jack, sit-down/stand-up forklift, reach truck)
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Frequent lifting of 35–50 pounds
• Extended periods of standing and walking
• Frequent repetitive reaching motion with both arms
• Frequent grasping with hands and fingers
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Ability to operate electric pallet jack, sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and reach truck
• Ability to safely place pallets in racking systems up to 39 feet high is a plus.
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Day Shift: Monday through Friday
• Shifts are typically 8 to 12 hours per day, depending on operational needs.
• Start and end times may vary based on truck arrivals, order fulfillment demands, equipment downtime, production schedules, and other business needs.
• Flexibility is required, as schedules may be adjusted to support business operations.
• Overtime may be requested on weekdays beyond the regular shift and on Saturdays, particularly during our startup phase. While overtime is not mandatory, employees are encouraged to support the team when operational needs arise.

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens — with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid volunteer time
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity StatementPete & Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here — because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.

We are an E-Verify employer. After accepting an offer, we will use E-Verify to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from your Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.