Warehouse Associate

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 26,518; Full time

Job summary

A food production company located in Middlebury, Vermont, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support the flow of materials. The role involves accurately picking, packing, and preparing outbound orders while serving as the final quality checkpoint. Candidates must have a high school diploma and ideally experience with forklifts. Attention to detail is crucial in ensuring order accuracy and quality before shipments. The pay rate is $19.25 per hour with a focus on safety and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with forklifts and electric/manual pallet jacks is preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Serve as a quality checkpoint for outgoing orders.
• Receive and inspect inbound materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Description

The Warehouse Associate supports the flow of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods throughout the facility. A significant portion of this role involves accurately picking, packing, and preparing outbound orders, often serving as the final checkpoint to ensure product quality and order accuracy before shipment. This position also supports green coffee receiving and staging operations.

Pay Rate is $19.25/hour.

Stonewall Kitchen is an EEO Employer.

Requirements

• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring quality and correctness
• Serve as a final quality checkpoint to identify and prevent errors before orders leave the facility
• Receive, inspect, and unload inbound materials, including green coffee beans and packaging supplies
• Verify lot numbers and maintain traceability throughout all warehouse processes
• Load green coffee beans into bulk containers to support roasting operations
• Perform truck inspections to ensure compliance with company standards
• Move and stage materials internally to support production and maintain workflow efficiency
• Accurately assist with cycle counts and inventory control
• Label, store, restack, and rework inventory as needed
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse throughout the shift

Expectations

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability
• Experience operating forklifts and electric/manual pallet jacks desired
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive movements (bending, reaching, twisting, etc.)
• Ability to push or pull heavy loads with assistance when needed
• Comfortable climbing ladders and operating warehouse equipment
• Basic math and reading skills required
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office or similar systems)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Follow SQF, GMP, and all VCC safety and operational procedures

The Middlebury facility is sensory sensitive, and does not allow any fragrance to be worn by employees while at work, nor are we able to hire individuals who smoke.

Stonewall Kitchen participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.