Warehouse Operator (12 Hour Nights - Rotating Weekends)

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading trailers, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the warehouse, and completing necessary paperwork in a clear and accurate manner. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, they will execute day‑to‑day functions to support the plant and maintain their work area in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to best practices for food safety and quality, promoting the fairlife culture of “Believe in Better.”
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of powered industrial fleet and other warehouse equipment with internal and external support.
• Accurately confirm receipts from suppliers, enter receipt data, prepare shipping documentation for outgoing material, and file manifests, certificates of authenticity, and bills of lading.
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; advise management on needed actions.
• Maintain audit‑ready conditions: clean floors, drains, cooler, and posts as needed.
• Coordinate outbound and inbound material flow to support sustainable inventory levels in 112,000 sq ft of racked storage and 90,000 sq ft of high‑density ASRS.
• Inform other departments of necessary changes or inventory discrepancies.
• Take daily inventory of consumable supplies to ensure sufficient quantities.
• Participate in the cycle count program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2–3 years of warehouse or logistics experience (food and beverage experience a plus).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with handheld RF scanner.
• Experience with powered industrial equipment.
• Basic computer/data entry skills (WMS experience a plus).
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ability to learn and demonstrate working knowledge of warehouse automation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and adaptability to a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work different shifts, including off‑shifts.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• 12‑hour shift involving sitting, standing, and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Frequent reaching/bending; temperatures from 34 °F to 77 °F.
• Reaching from floor level to shoulder level during an 8‑hour workday.
• Exposure to ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils, lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes.
• Proper use of PPE and equipment required.
• Flexibility to adjust scheduled hours based on operational needs.
• Indoor manufacturing floor environment with potential exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, sparks, oil, and smoke.
• Protective safety equipment may include hearing protection, bump caps, hair/beard nets, safety shoes, gloves, hard hat, and safety eyewear.
• Food‑safety duties: notify supervision of repairs affecting product quality, follow color‑coded container policy, prevent non‑conformities, record food‑safety issues, control non‑conforming product flow.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness insurance).
• Paid Time Off to support work‑life balance.
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000).
• Parental support & family‑care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
• 401(k) with up to 9 % employer match.
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing.
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability.
• Employer HSA funding for HDHP participants.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month).
• Learning & development programs.
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.

Pay

Base pay range: $24 – $26 USD, varying by geography, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

12‑hour night shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, three days off. Team members work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Shift differential of $2 per hour for night shift.

Location

Webster, NY

Reports To

Warehouse Supervisor

Travel Requirements

Less than 5 % travel.

Employment Type

Non‑Exempt (eligible for overtime).