Warehouse Associate

Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support the flow of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods. You will accurately pick, pack, and prepare outbound orders, acting as the final checkpoint to ensure quality before shipment, and assist with green coffee receiving and staging operations.

The role requires forklift and pallet jack operation, basic computer literacy, and strict adherence to SQF and GMP safety procedures throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment with quality and accuracy.
• Receive, inspect, and unload inbound materials including green coffee beans.
• Verify lot numbers and maintain traceability across warehouse processes.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Follow SQF, GMP, and all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare outbound orders for shipment.
• Serve as final quality checkpoint before orders leave the facility.
• Receive, inspect, and unload inbound materials including green coffee beans.
• Move and stage materials to support production and maintain workflow.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

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.