Warehouse Associate

Farmer Brothers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Brothers is seeking an experienced Warehouse Associate in Portland, OR. The role involves receiving, shipping, order picking, and sanitation tasks, using forklifts to load/unload, and maintaining inventory accuracy in the WMS.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year in warehouse work, and the ability to pass a DOT physical. Forklift certification is preferred, with potential route relief duties for the local sales team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse/inventory or picking experience preferred.
• Must pass a DOT physical and have a valid driver’s license.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to read numbers and text; basic computer skills and WMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, shipping, order picking, and sanitation duties per SQF policies.
• Operate forklifts and MHE to load/unload trucks efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory in WMS; perform cycle counts.
• Ensure inventory security and accuracy through audits and transactions.
• Support local sales with route relief if needed; drive sprinter vans or box trucks.
• Follow safety rules; keep the warehouse clean and organized.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

JDE

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: 520 Portland Plant - Portland, OR, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Warehouse, The Warehouse Associate is responsible for performing a variety of warehouse duties, including receiving, shipping, order picking, and sanitation tasks. They ensure compliance with SQF policies and procedures while handling finished goods and equipment inventories. Using forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), they load and unload trucks efficiently. The Warehouse Associate assists with cycle counts, maintains accurate inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), and follows safety protocols. They collaborate with the warehouse supervisor to uphold inventory security and cleanliness standards. Additionally, they support the local sales team in serving the coffee, tea, allied products, and equipment business.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, shipping, order picking, and sanitation duties in accordance with SQF policies and procedures.
• Utilize forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to load and unload trucks efficiently, ensuring the efficient and economical utilization of space for storing and distributing finished goods and equipment inventories.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory flow through process and procedure verification, system review audits, and transaction documentation to improve inventory security and tracking.
• Correct overages and shortage errors from the distribution center or outside vendors accurately and in a timely manner.
• Analyze system transactions and investigate inventory data entry to ensure accuracy in the system (JDE).
• Perform full warehouse inventory counts as well as weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with the warehouse supervisor to maintain inventory security and a clean and orderly warehouse.
• May be required to support the local sales team by performing route relief and driving sprinter vans or box trucks.
• Perform any other miscellaneous duties as specified by upper management in support of the branch/warehouse operations.

Qualifications: Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum 1 year of general factory, warehouse, inventory, finished goods item and line picking experience preferred.
• Must be able to complete a successful DOT physical, possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of accepted quality control procedures and guidelines, effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Requires ability to read numbers and text accurately, ability to use a WMS and computer terminal as well as basic computer knowledge
• Forklift certification preferred and able to learn to operate other related machinery.

Professional & Personal Skill Sets

• Working skills that exhibit integrity, ownership and a “can-do” attitude is necessary.
• Readily identifies opportunities for self-improvement.
• Finds developmental relationships and identifies people to learn from and through.
• Critical Thinking skills to prioritize opportunities and generate operational improvements
• Consistently displays the ability to develop and continuously build relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates and customers.
• Builds effective networks within the company.
• Readily and frequently collaborates with others.
• Offers to help others achieve their goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

At Farmer Brothers, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees.

The base salary range for this role is defined above and may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

To account for cost-of-living differences, we apply location-based salary adjustments. Employees working in higher-cost cities may receive a geographical pay premium, which is determined based on market data and local economic factors.

If applicable, your specific salary will be discussed during the hiring process based on your work location.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off.

The total leave provided in the Company’s Paid Time Off (“PTO”) policy is in at least an amount of hours and pay sufficient to satisfy the requirements of state or local laws in the locations where the Company operates.

For questions regarding our compensation structure, including location-based pay adjustments, please reach out to Farmer Brothers Human Resources for details.

This job posting remains open until the position is filled or the posting is removed. The deadline has not passed unless explicitly stated otherwise.