Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Warehouse Associate

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Ogden, UT

4th & Heart is the largest and fastest growing ghee brand in the U.S. Ghee (clarified butter) is a rich, creamy, gut-friendly alternative to traditional butter. Our ghee is made by cooking grass-fed, pasture-raised New Zealand and Australian butter, removing the water and milk solids (lactose) to create 100% pure butterfat. It is packed with Vitamin A, is naturally lactose-free, and has a high smoke point of 485 ree;F, making it a versatile tool for your favorite types of cooking and baking.

Who we are looking for:

The Warehouse Associate is accountable for:

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage materials and finished products.

Transport raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, pallets, and finished goods between warehouse, production, and shipping areas.

Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently while following proper loading procedures.

Verify materials and products against applicable documentation before moving, staging, or loading.

Store products and materials in designated locations while maintaining an organized and efficient warehouse.

Properly stack and secure pallets to prevent product damage and maintain a safe work environment.

Supply production lines with required raw materials and packaging materials in a timely manner.

· Move finished goods from production areas to designated warehouse or staging locations.

Stage finished products and orders for shipment according to established procedures.

Assist with receiving materials and verifying quantities, product identification, and condition.

Perform routine inspections of forklifts and other equipment before and during use.

Report equipment damage, maintenance concerns, unsafe conditions, product damage, or inventory discrepancies to the appropriate leader.

Maintain accurate inventory movement and location information through required paperwork, scanning systems, or warehouse management systems.

Follow FIFO/FEFO inventory practices as applicable to products and materials.

Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and warehouse organization.

Maintain clean, organized, and accessible warehouse and production areas.

Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and company policies.

Follow all forklift safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Communicate effectively with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Shipping, and other teams to coordinate material movement.

Minimize product damage, material waste, and unnecessary movement through careful and efficient forklift operation.

Support loading, unloading, staging, and general warehouse activities as needed.

Assist with cleaning and maintaining warehouse areas and equipment.

Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to safety, efficiency, organization, and material flow.

Perform other warehouse and production-related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

An experienced forklift operator with a strong understanding of safe material-handling practices.

Safety-conscious and committed to operating equipment responsibly.

Reliable, punctual, and accountable for your work.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment.

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and organization.

Able to safely maneuver a forklift in tight spaces and around people, equipment, and product.

Mechanically inclined and able to identify basic equipment issues or unsafe operating conditions.

Comfortable working independently while also being an effective member of a team.

Able to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to changing production and warehouse needs.

Willing to take direction, learn new processes, and support teammates when needed.

Committed to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workplace.

Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments.

Understands that proper material handling directly impacts product quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Pay Scale: $19 - $21/hr.

Full-time