Associate, Warehouse 7AM-330PM

Thistle; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle in Vacaville, CA, seeks an Associate, Warehouse to join the Warehouse team. You will help manage receiving, storage, and production material movements with precision and timely documentation.

You’ll operate forklifts and pallet jacks, support inventory counts and FIFO rotation for perishables, and collaborate with QA and procurement to resolve issues while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and weekly stock counts.
• Ability to follow FIFO for perishables.
• Proficient in documenting movements and stock levels.
• Experience operating forklifts and related equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in records.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and store materials with up-to-date records.
• Pull and prepare materials for production, weigh/label packages.
• Verify product quality on receipt and document waste.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery.
• Communicate with vendors to manage pickups, returns, and shortages.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Partner with supervisors to prioritize tasks and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

FIFO rotation

Forklift operation

Documentation accuracy

Food safety compliance

Vendor communication

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

TITLE: Associate, Warehouse DEPARTMENT: Warehouse REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Warehouse
Who We Are
Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.
About The Role
Warehouse Associates are essential to Thistle's operations, ensuring seamless inventory, shipping, and receiving functions. This role is responsible for delivering products to various departments within the facility, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting the production process with efficiency and precision.
How You’ll Make a Difference

• Receive, organize, and store materials accurately, maintaining up-to-date records of movements and stock levels. Conduct weekly inventory assessments and ensure FIFO rotation for perishables.
• Pull and prepare materials for production, monitor ingredient use, pre-batch items, and weigh, label, and package products with complete accuracy.
• Verify product quality upon receipt, document food waste, and notify management of quality concerns. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and management to address issues promptly.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move and stage materials.
• Communicate with vendors to manage pickups, returns, and order shortages. Collaborate with Procurement and leadership to resolve supply chain challenges.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations during all inventory activities.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot inventory issues and support operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in the plant.