Warehouse Associate

Chobani; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient packaging of products while adhering to strict quality and food safety standards. You will work collaboratively with fellow associates to maintain productivity metrics and uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position offers the chance to thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health services

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Front loaded PTO

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-5 years experience in a related role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for products.
• Visually inspect materials for defects and quality issues.
• Communicate changes in product flow or equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-5 years related experience

Job description

The Warehouse (Rework) Associate performs general and specific duties related to their assigned work area in the warehouse. Workers may be assigned to one or more areas throughout the warehouse and work with other warehouse associates and support teams to ensure RTD (Ready-to-Drink) finished goods are safely and efficiently packaged, stored, and shipped in accordance with quality specifications.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm + OT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.

Visually inspect cans, bottles, boxes, cartons, and other materials for printing defects, quality defects, food safety defects, etc.

Work at varying stations on automated production lines to ultimately move finished goods from the production line to finished good skids, including stacking finished good cases on skids.

Communicate any changes immediately in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from quality or food-safety specifications to operators, Team Lead, Supervisor, or Maintenance as necessary.

Ensure that the packaging rate guidelines are followed to meet productivity/metrics.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a clean and safe work area.

Responsible for food safety pre-requisite training programs related to designated area(s).

Complete other tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to abide by all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function, and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

Regularly required to lift boxes/cases with rotational movement, occasionally at or above shoulder height

Frequently required to talk or hear

Frequently required walking and standing

Ability to climb a ladder

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

ABOUT US:

La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through ethical trade with growers, advocating for equity, and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world's first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates 32 cafés across Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. La Colombe's celebrated coffees are also available in cafés, hotels, restaurants and retailers worldwide. In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as front loaded PTO and FTO based on location, start date and tenure and 11 Holidays each year.