Warehouse Associate

Ancient Crunch•Hackettstown, NJ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Associate supports daily inbound and outbound logistics activities at the Hackettstown facility. This position ensures that all deliveries, shipments, and storage operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP, food safety, and warehouse safety standards. The Associate is responsible for unloading and staging deliveries, inspecting incoming materials, maintaining documentation, and ensuring proper handling of all inventory. The responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive. As Ancient Crunch scales, the requirements of this position will expand and adapt. The Warehouse Associate is expected to lead new initiatives and assume additional duties consistent with this title and the long-term evolution of our warehouse and operations strategy.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to Hackettstown, NJ
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Commitment to GMP and food safety standards
Skilled in warehouse operations, equipment, and safety protocols
Dependable, organized, and solution-oriented
Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials throughout the shift
Ability to use stairs and ladders throughout the shift
Ability to work in hot, humid, wet, and industrial production environments
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, gloves, hearing protection, face shields, and protective clothing

Nice To Haves

Good memory, follow-up skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Interest in product quality, manufacturing, or food/science environments a plus
Warehouse, shipping, or logistics experience preferred
Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
Knowledge of GMP, warehouse safety, and food handling standards preferred
Familiarity with ERP or warehouse inventory management systems preferred
OSHA or safety training preferred
Interest in growing within a mission-driven food company

Responsibilities

Support Receiving and Shipping Operations: Ensure efficient, safe, and accurate material handling. Unload trucks and stage deliveries. Confirm that received goods match shipping paperwork and purchase orders. Prepare and label outbound shipments correctly per customer requirements.
Coordinate with Production and Inventory Teams: Maintain smooth material flow and accurate inventory. Communicate with the Production team to prioritize incoming materials and outgoing finished goods. Update inventory logs and assist with cycle counts. Track and report discrepancies, damage, or shortages immediately.
Operate Dock Equipment: Ensure all loading dock procedures are executed safely. Operate forklifts, dock ramps, and pallet jacks as certified/trained. Maintain required certifications for equipment operated. Use dock hooks and PPE (steel toe shoes, gloves, vests) to prevent injury.
Follow Safe Handling and Documentation Procedures: Contribute to a trained, safety-conscious team. Follow procedures for safe unloading, storage, and documentation. Participate in daily safety huddles and follow GMP compliance requirements.
Maintain Warehouse Organization and Compliance: Keep receiving and dock areas safe, clean, and audit-ready. Follow cleaning schedules and ensure trash, pallets, and debris are cleared daily. Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures for materials and finished products. Participate in routine safety and compliance inspections.