Warehouse Associate

Greenstone Meats • Oldmans Township, NJ

3d • $24 - $25

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately handling, storing, moving, and processing raw materials and finished products within the warehouse. The role involves picking, packing, wrapping, organizing, and transporting materials while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The associate also operates warehouse equipment, verifies inventory, inspects products, maintains records, completes documentation, and ensures inventory transactions are recorded accurately.

The position supports warehousing, production, and distribution operations by preparing and auditing outbound orders, meeting customer-specific shipping requirements, and performing value-added services. It includes investigating order discrepancies and shipping exceptions, coordinating with warehouse operations, customer service, 3PL providers, carriers, and internal stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements. The associate must uphold food safety, quality, and workplace safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Work takes place in varied warehouse conditions, including refrigerated and freezer areas reaching -18°C (0°F). The role may involve overtime and weekend work based on operational needs, repetitive lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), and operating material-handling equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification required for stand-up, sit-down, and reach truck equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.).
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Basic mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) and monitoring orders electronically.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook), WMS, inventory tracking software, order monitoring systems, data entry, and electronic recordkeeping.
• Ability to accurately weigh, count, and verify products and inventory.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a chilled and frozen warehouse environment.
• Previous warehouse, inventory control, or material-handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, wrap, stage, and transport raw materials and finished goods for warehousing, production, and distribution.
• Lift, carry, and move products according to documented procedures.
• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Prepare, review, and maintain customer-specific requirements, including routing guides and load sequencing, packaging and labeling specifications, ASNs in SPS Commerce and customer portals, placards, and shipping documentation.
• Audit Greenstone- and 3PL-picked outbound orders to verify items, quantities, and lot codes and confirm compliance with customer-specific requirements.
• Perform value-added services such as relabeling, repacking, kitting, display preparation, and pallet configuration.
• Investigate and resolve order discrepancies, shipping exceptions, and compliance issues with warehouse operations and customer service teams.
• Maintain inventory records and compliance documentation through cycle counts, physical inventory audits, quality checks, and inventory control activities.
• Document inventory adjustments, corrective actions, and value-added service activities; identify and report inventory discrepancies, damaged products, and safety concerns to management.
• Inspect products and materials to ensure quality standards, product integrity, and acceptable conditions.
• Follow established standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with team members to support efficient warehouse operations.
• Partner with 3PL providers, transportation carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant order fulfillment.
• Identify process gaps and recommend solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Comply with company food safety, quality, and workplace safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) company contribution.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED