1st Shift Warehouse Associate
Job Type: Full-time
$1,000 sign-on bonus: $500 after 30 days of employment and $500 after 60 days.
About the Company
At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do.
At Pete & Gerry’s, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock — united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
About the Role
The Shipping and Receiving role supports our facility operations by managing inventory, stocking eggs, rotating stock, and loading/unloading trailers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure smooth operations throughout the facility.
In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.
Responsibilities
- Rotate inventory with the older dates in front
- Fill out pick tickets correctly with the date, time, jack #, and initials
- Fill out the daily incoming materials log for eggs, chemicals, or materials
- Fill out trailer inspection forms completely and correctly for each load
- Keep coolers swept, clean, and organized utilizing downtime
- Maintain electric jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks, including charging them at the end of each day
- Comply with all food safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and process efficiency
- Report any food safety issues to any Manager
- Follow all workplace safety procedures per safety training
- End-of-day housekeeping
- Any and all other duties as assigned
- On-time punctuality and good attendance
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Previous warehouse experience preferred
- Ability to obtain power equipment certification (electric pallet jack, sit-down/stand-up forklift, reach truck)
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication skills
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Frequent lifting of 35–50 pounds
- Extended periods of standing and walking
- Frequent repetitive reaching motion with both arms
- Frequent grasping with hands and fingers
- Frequent bending and stooping
- Ability to operate electric pallet jack, sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and reach truck
- Ability to safely place pallets in racking systems up to 39 feet high is a plus
- Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment
Schedule
- Day Shift: Monday through Friday
- Shifts are typically 8 to 12 hours per day, depending on operational needs
- Start and end times may vary based on truck arrivals, order fulfillment demands, equipment downtime, production schedules, and other business needs
- Flexibility is required, as schedules may be adjusted to support business operations
- Overtime may be requested on weekdays beyond the regular shift and on Saturdays, particularly during our startup phase. While overtime is not mandatory, employees are encouraged to support the team when operational needs arise
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid volunteer time
- 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Disability and life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
- Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
- Breakfast or lunch events from time to time