Shipping & Fulfillment Specialist

Join a Team That Helps People and Pets Live Healthier Lives

Looking for a stable, full-time warehouse position where your work truly makes a difference? FoodScience is seeking a Shipping & Fulfillment Specialist to join our Distribution team in Waterbury, Vermont.

In this role, you'll help ensure customer orders are accurately picked, packed, and shipped on time while working alongside a collaborative team in a clean, organized warehouse. If you're dependable, enjoy staying active throughout the day, and take pride in doing quality work, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At FoodScience, we believe our employees deserve outstanding benefits and a workplace where they can build a long-term career.

We offer:

• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• 9 paid holidays each year, including your birthday
• One paid week off during our annual company shutdown
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that begins accruing immediately
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA and FSA options
• Employee discounts
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do

No two days are exactly the same, but a typical day may include:

• Picking customer orders accurately using pick tickets and warehouse systems
• Packing products securely for shipment
• Preparing and staging orders for on-time delivery
• Completing shipping paperwork and system transactions
• Maintaining accurate inventory and supporting cycle counts
• Organizing warehouse locations and replenishing inventory
• Working closely with teammates to meet daily shipping goals
• Helping identify better, more efficient ways of doing things

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Order Fulfillment

• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices
• Ensure shipments meet quality standards before leaving the facility
• Complete shipping documentation accurately and on time
• Report inventory or product discrepancies promptly

Warehouse Operations

• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and organization
• Handle products according to GMP and quality standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse
• Assist with general warehouse and distribution activities as needed

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively to achieve daily production and shipping goals
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates
• Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow
• Take ownership of your work while supporting the success of the team

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to two years of warehouse, shipping, fulfillment, logistics, or distribution experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn warehouse software
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
• Experience with warehouse equipment, RF scanners, pallet jacks, or forklifts is helpful, but we're happy to train the right candidate

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

What Success Looks Like

You'll be successful in this role if you:

• Consistently produce accurate, high-quality work
• Help ensure customer orders ship on time
• Maintain an organized and safe work area
• Work well with others and contribute positively to the team
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a willingness to improve processes

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, along with regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching throughout the workday. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position is based in our fast-paced warehouse and distribution facility with moderate noise levels. Employees may work around products containing milk, eggs, fish, peanuts, wheat, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, and gluten.

About FoodScience

Founded in 1973, FoodScience manufactures nutritional supplements that help people and pets live healthier lives. From our Vermont locations, we proudly support customers around the world while maintaining a culture built on teamwork, respect, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing.

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow—and we're committed to providing that kind of workplace.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a stable career with excellent benefits, a supportive team, and meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join FoodScience as our next Shipping & Fulfillment Specialist.

FoodScience is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.