Materials Handling and Fulfillment Technician

Farmer Brothers; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Brothers is seeking a warehouse associate to ensure accurate and efficient operations in a SQF-compliant facility. The role involves receiving, picking, shipping, and maintaining impeccable inventory integrity, with forklift operation and adherence to safety standards.

You will support the field as needed, participate in regular cycle counts, and use WMS and JDE for data accuracy. This wage is $20.25–$21.25 per hour and the position is on site in Minneapolis, MN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in warehouse or inventory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, pick, and ship orders on time and error-free.
• Operate forklifts and other MHE to load/unload and optimize storage.
• Verify inventory accuracy through system checks and audits.
• Conduct full inventories and weekly cycle counts to maintain stock integrity.
• Follow safety rules and keep the warehouse clean and secure.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to maintain inventory security and cleanliness.

Skills

Quality control

Written and oral communication

Reading numbers/text

WMS experience

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ year warehouse/inventory experience

Tools

WMS

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Help us deliver for coffee, tea, allied products, and equipment customers by keeping our warehouse accurate, efficient, and SQF-compliant.

Impact of the role

• Maintain product flow: receive, pick, and ship orders on time and error-free.
• Guard data integrity: keep WMS records accurate and investigate issues in JDE.
• Protect our facility: enforce safety, sanitation, and inventory security standards.
• Support the field: provide route relief and operate sprinter vans/box trucks when needed.

Core responsibilities

• Execute receiving, shipping, order selection, and sanitation in line with SQF procedures.
• Operate forklifts and other MHE to load/unload efficiently and optimize storage utilization.
• Verify inventory accuracy through process checks, system review audits, and complete transaction documentation.
• Identify and correct overages/shortages from the distribution center or external vendors quickly and accurately.
• Analyze system transactions and investigate data entry to ensure JDE accuracy.
• Complete full inventories and weekly cycle counts to maintain stock integrity.
• Follow all safety rules; keep the warehouse clean, organized, and secure.
• Collaborate with the warehouse supervisor to uphold inventory security and cleanliness standards.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support branch/warehouse operations.

Qualifications Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of general factory/warehouse/inventory/finished goods/line picking experience preferred.

Licenses & Physical

• Must pass a DOT physical; valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift certification preferred; willing to learn additional machinery.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of quality control procedures and guidelines.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Accurate reading of numbers/text; experience with WMS and computer terminals; basic computer literacy.

Professional Traits

• Integrity, ownership, and a can-do mindset.
• Self-driven learner; seeks mentors and growth opportunities.
• Critical thinker who prioritizes and drives operational improvements.
• Collaborative relationship-builder with peers, leaders, teams, and customers; eager to help others succeed.

Compensation

$20.25–$21.25 per hour