Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.00-$19.00

Job title : Warehouse Associate

Department : Warehouse

Reports to : Warehouse Manager

Status : Full Time, 40-45 hours per week, Hourly

Competitive Wage, Great Benefits!

Open until filled

About us :

Hummingbird Wholesale is a family and employee-owned & operated company distributing organic food throughout the Pacific Northwest and into northern California. We are a team of highly engaged and extraordinarily productive people who are inspired to work hard, have fun, and give our very best at all times. We are motivated by our mission, vision, and values. We work effectively & efficiently, and enjoy connecting with each other through our daily work.

Our Mission, Core Values, and Culture :

We endeavor to serve people and the planet by providing the highest quality, most nutritious foods, grown as locally and sustainably as possible to nourish the body, mind, and soul. We practice principles of ecological & social justice in our business operation, and strive for minimum packaging and waste. We value long-term relationships with farmers, vendors, coworkers, and customers.

Do you want to work at an Employee-Owned Company who is rated one of the100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon?

In January 2023, Hummingbird owners Charlie and Julie Tilt made a bold move by transitioning their ownership of the company to an Employee-Owned Purpose Trust, securing and guiding the mission and values of the business into perpetuity. The Purpose Trust was established to serve as a co-creator of life-enhancing, inclusive, and healthy food systems for our regional and global community. We invite you to join us as we work together to transform the world toward a sustainable food production system that supports the health of the people who depend on it, as well as the earths precious ecosystems.

Can work be fun?

We think so! Creating a positive, safe, and healthy work environment is central to our mission and values. From our weekly, all-company huddles where we share what's going on in each department and our quarterly profit sharing program, to unique benefits like our coworker annual self-care stipend, we walk our talk.

Compensation Benefits + Perks :

We offer competitive wages and generous benefits and perks, including health insurance with an HSA option, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid volunteer time, 401(k), profit sharing, self-care funds, wholesale pricing on Hummingbird products and with a curated list of local vendors, and more!

Job Summary :

The Warehouse Associate plays a vital role in the Hummingbird Warehouse Team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate handling of product to maintain timely availability to customers. Under the guidance of the Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Lead, this position is focused on order fulfillment, warehouse organization, inventory management, and the seamless execution of shipping and receiving. The Warehouse Associate upholds key department values, including physical and food safety, product quality and availability, operational efficiency and continuous development of people and processes. They contribute to the companys mission by thriving in a dynamic environment that demands both physical and mental agility. The Warehouse Associate excels in managing varied tasks, adapting to frequent changes, and bringing focus and energy to their work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Essential Functions :

• Use all company systems in compliance with established policies and procedures including workplace safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to strong safety culture by working safe and supporting safety with Coworkers.
• Help generate healthy company profits consistent with our mission and principles.
• Uphold the highest standard of food safety by following all policies and procedures in the Food Safety Plan applicable to the job title.
• Communicate in-person, via phone, and over email in a friendly and professional manner.
• Participate in department meetings and trainings as needed and / or scheduled.
• Complete company-sponsored training in Lean and Kaizen culture, use Lean and Kaizen principles in collaboration with Coworkers to reduce waste, improve customer outcomes, and support company goals and objectives.
• Comply with all applicable company, governmental, and regulatory agency policies and guidelines.
• Give great customer service, understanding that every relationship counts. Build mutually rewarding, long term relationships with Coworkers, customers, vendors, and community.
• Help drive our sustainability practices through participation in and help improving company sustainability initiatives and programs. Complete company-sponsored training and participate in Hummingbirds waste-stream reduction program, minimizing waste and properly sorting waste-stream items into designated receptacles.
• Arrive to work each day ready to participate in helping others do their best. Be committed to having fun.
• Be enthusiastic and active in growing and improving personally and professionally.
• Exhibit respectful behavior.
• Have excellent attendance and punctuality.

Essential Functions per Warehouse Associate I :

Consistently demonstrate safe and ergonomic work habits.

Maintain clear, professional and accurate communications, supporting a team-based approach.

Maintains performance and self-control under pressure or adversity. Self-regulates emotions and reactions which enables the display of a calm demeanor, regardless of the working environment or situation.

Independently, accurately and efficiently completes work in assigned areas as trained, using all applicable department procedures and food safety standards.

Collaborate with Coworkers to solve problems, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Basic understanding of Continuous Improvement Philosophy and LEAN Tools.

Additional Functions for Warehouse Associates :

Job Requirements and Qualifications :

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates) :

OSHA Fork Lift Certification (must be obtained through Hummingbird Wholesales in-house training).

Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record required.

Skill Requirements :

Experience :

Associate I - experience preferred; will train

Physical, Mental, and Visual Requirements :

to, wheat, tree nuts, dairy, and soybeans. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this Warehouse Associate position.

Conclusion :

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Warehouse Associates position, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.