Food Production Warehouse Associate – Inventory & Shipping

Thistle Health; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle Health is seeking an Associate, Warehouse at our Burlington, NJ facility. You will support inventory, shipping, and receiving functions, moving products to departments and maintaining records to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of warehouse receiving experience, preferably in a food production environment. You must be able to work in cold environments and lift up to 50 lbs, using scales, box cutters and hand tools as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2+ years warehouse receiving experience, preferably in a high-volume food production environment.
• Ability to work in cold environments, including freezers, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods.
• Proficient with scales, box cutters, and hand tools; GMP manufacturing practices preferred.
• State-designated Food Handlers Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and store materials, maintain stock records, and conduct weekly inventory with FIFO rotation for perishables.
• Pull and prepare materials for production, weigh, label, and package items with accuracy.
• Verify product quality on receipt, document food waste, and notify management of issues; coordinate with QA.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related machinery to move and stage materials.
• Communicate with vendors for pickups, returns, and shortages; work with Procurement to resolve supply issues.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations during all inventory activities.
• Partner with supervisors to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot issues, and support operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in the plant.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

GMP awareness

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scales

Box cutters

Hand tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Thistle Health is seeking an Associate, Warehouse at our Burlington, NJ facility. You will support inventory, shipping, and receiving functions, moving products to departments and maintaining records to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of warehouse receiving experience, preferably in a food production environment. You must be able to work in cold environments and lift up to 50 lbs, using scales, box cutters and hand tools as needed.