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Associate, Warehouse - Night Shift (59814)

Thistle

Thistle

Burlington, NJ, USA
USD 21-21 / hour
Posted on Mar 28, 2025

Job Details

Burlington Production Facility - Burlington, NJ
High School
$21.00 - $21.00 Hourly
None
Any
Warehouse

Description

TITLE: Associate, Warehouse

DEPARTMENT: Warehouse

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Warehouse

About the Role

Warehouse Associates are essential to Thistle's operations, ensuring seamless inventory, shipping, and receiving functions. This role is responsible for delivering products to various departments within the facility, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting the production process with efficiency and precision.

How You’ll Make a Difference

  • Receive, organize, and store materials accurately, maintaining up-to-date records of movements and stock levels. Conduct weekly inventory assessments and ensure FIFO rotation for perishables.
  • Pull and prepare materials for production, monitor ingredient use, pre-batch items, and weigh, label, and package products with complete accuracy.
  • Verify product quality upon receipt, document food waste, and notify management of quality concerns. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and management to address issues promptly.
  • Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move and stage materials.
  • Communicate with vendors to manage pickups, returns, and order shortages. Collaborate with Procurement and leadership to resolve supply chain challenges.
  • Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations during all inventory activities.
  • Partner with supervisors and managers to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot inventory issues and support operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in the plant.

Qualifications

Who You Are

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required, as is a minimum of 2+ years of warehouse receiving experience, preferably in a high-volume food production environment.
  • Ability to work in cold environments, including freezers, and perform physically demanding tasks such as standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs for extended periods.
  • Proficient in using tools such as scales, box cutters, and hand tools. Familiarity with food product materials and GMP manufacturing practices is preferred.
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Capable of managing batch requirements and working under tight deadlines.
  • State-designated Food Handlers Certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Our Culture

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”), including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, hairstyles, hair texture, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.