Warehouse Associate Needed in Fast Growing Company

About Us At the Fresh Factory, weve built a platform to accelerate the growth of disruptive food and beverage brands. We are vertically integrated from the farm to the shelf and offer services above and beyond traditional manufacturing, becoming a trusted growth partner. We bring deep expertise in fresh, clean-label, and plant-based products-what we believe to be the future of food. In addition, we run the Fresh Start mentorship program to help prepare emerging brands to go to market. Role We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse and material flow operations at our Downers Grove and Bolingbrook (Crossroads) facilities. This role is responsible for managing inbound and outbound materials, ensuring inventory accuracy, supporting production, and maintaining an organized, efficient warehouse environment. Responsibilities - Pick, verify, and prepare orders for outbound shipment - Receive, weigh, log, and label incoming materials and outbound freight - Inspect incoming raw materials to ensure compliance with food quality specifications - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment - Supply production with the required raw materials and packaging - Transfer finished goods into appropriate storage locations - Coordinate with inbound and outbound carriers to minimize loading and unloading time - Prepare Bills of Lading and required shipping documentation - Accurately enter system transactions related to: - Shipping and receiving - Scrap tracking - Finished goods creation - Production supply - Cycle counts Qualifications - Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability - Previous warehouse experience with high computer literacy - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Valid forklift certification (required) - English fluency required; conversational Spanish a plus - Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused Physical Requirements - Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs - Operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment - Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions - Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday Benefits We offer competitive pay; Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); holiday pay, and a culture of trust and growth opportunities for our employees.