Warehouse Associate
Company Description
LifeChef Health is a digital healthcare platform that improves patient outcomes with nutrition education and medically tailored meals. We’re looking for a Warehouse Associate that can uphold high standards and deliver exceptional quality to our patients.
Title: Warehouse Associate
Term of Employment: Full time (40 hours per week), permanent placement. FLSA Status. Non-union, non-exempt employee at will
Worksite Location: 1040 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite B, Trenton, NJ 08638
Working Conditions
· Active work environment (exerting up to 49 pounds of force) requiring the ability to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, reach (including overhead), and carry in performance of standard work duties.
· Standing and walking the majority of the workday with occasional sitting.
· Work Hours include 7 am-6 pm Days on Monday & Thursday, 8-5pm Tuesday & Friday (includes a non-compensable ½ hour lunch break).
Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate will perform a variety of cross-functional services in support of the Company’s mission. Tasks include receiving, stocking, picking & packing, shipping, and FIFO inventory control; maintaining a clean, orderly, and efficient work environment. Candidate should be excited about the opportunity to cross-train across our Pick, Pack, Ship, Prep, and Delivery function using a company vehicle.
Essential Responsibilities
Warehouse related duties:
· Receive and sort supplier deliveries.
· Confirm accurate/complete product deliveries or identify discrepancies/shortages via Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN).
· Adhere to inventory control practices including fresh storage protocols, use-by dates, inventory rotation, etc.
· Operate packaging equipment, ensuring the integrity and appearance of food products.
· Pick and pack meal orders for common carrier shipment and local deliveries.
· Dispatch orders for pickup.
· Restock cancelled orders.
· Manage product returns using Return Management Authorization (RMA).
· Cross training
· Comply with all sanitation and safe food handling procedures, follow guidelines from the Department of Health (DOL), ServSafe, and HACCP for Food Manufacturing.
Required Qualifications
· Valid Driver’s License
· High School diploma or equivalent.
· ANSI-accredited food handler training certificate (or willingness to complete the training).
· Warehouse &/or kitchen-related experience preferred.
· Ability to stand for up to eight hours. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 49 pounds, as well as bend, twist, kneel, and reach.
· Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
· Punctual and reliable with a passion for food!
· Forklift certification & experience a Plus
Benefits
· Optional medical, dental, and vision health coverage (with partial employer contribution)
· Paid Time Off
· Company Paid Holidays
· Free, healthful food daily (when available)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Payment frequency:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Trenton, NJ 08638 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Trenton, NJ 08638: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person