Warehouse Associate - 1st shift

Brightfarms • Yorkville, IL

389d • $43,680 - $43,680

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate at BrightFarms is responsible for various critical tasks in the shipping, receiving, storage, and movement of materials within a large-scale greenhouse production facility. This role involves handling inbound shipments, staging materials for production, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and food safety standards. The associate will utilize a forklift extensively and must maintain a clean and safe working environment while communicating effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience operating powered equipment to load, unload, and move materials
• Knowledge of GMP/GWP
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work as a team player and show attention to detail
• Ability to work with moderate supervision

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to input, retrieve, and analyze data

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping, receiving, and storage of materials in compliance with plant rules and safety practices.
• Achieve high customer satisfaction through proper auditing of materials received, shipped, and stored.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts, verifications, and reconciliations as required.
• Organize and maintain inventory and storage areas.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of shipments and inventory transactions.
• Interface with 3PL providers to address questions or solve problems.
• Maintain item records and utilize reports to project warehouse status.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and leadership.
• Keep the work area clean and perform housekeeping and sanitation on equipment.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED