Warehouse Associate Needed in Fast Growing Company

About Us

At the Fresh Factory, we’ve built a platform to accelerate the growth of disruptive food and beverage brands. We are vertically integrated from the farm to the shelf and offer services above and beyond traditional manufacturing, becoming a trusted growth partner. We bring deep expertise in fresh, clean-label, and plant-based products—what we believe to be the future of food. In addition, we run the Fresh Start mentorship program to help prepare emerging brands to go to market.

Role:

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse and material flow operations at our Downers Grove and Bolingbrook (Crossroads) facilities . This role is responsible for managing inbound and outbound materials, ensuring inventory accuracy, supporting production, and maintaining an organized, efficient warehouse environment.

Responsibilities:

• Pick, verify, and prepare orders for outbound shipment
• Receive, weigh, log, and label incoming materials and outbound freight
• Inspect incoming raw materials to ensure compliance with food quality specifications
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Supply production with the required raw materials and packaging
• Transfer finished goods into appropriate storage locations
• Coordinate with inbound and outbound carriers to minimize loading and unloading time
• Prepare Bills of Lading and required shipping documentation
• Accurately enter system transactions related to: 

• Shipping and receiving
• Scrap tracking
• Finished goods creation
• Production supply
• Cycle counts

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Previous warehouse experience with high computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid forklift certification (required)
• English fluency required; conversational Spanish a plus
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay; Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); holiday pay, and a culture of trust and growth opportunities for our employees.