Shipping Associate

The Shipping Associate oversees day-to-day operations across receiving shipping warehousing inventory distribution and logistics. Reporting directly to the Shift Lead and Supervisor the associate executes operational directives while ensuring strict compliance with all safety protocols Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and PPE/hygiene policies. The role requires certification and proficiency in operating material handling equipment as designated by facility leadership.

Shift: Thursday to Sunday - 7:00pm to 5:30am

You will...

• Palletize assembled boxes securely and systematically according to designated shipping specifications.
• Ensure all cartons are upright with carrier color-coded indicators clearly facing outward.
• Build uniform tier-by-tier loads to maintain structural stability during handling and transit.
• Audit shipping labels across packages to verify alignment with the correct carrier lane.
• Wrap and secure completed pallets prior to staging or transport.
• Safely and efficiently transfer pallets from the production floor to the shipping dock.
• Confirm each pallet undergoes verification by the Shipping Verifier and receives proper pallet identification labeling before transfer.
• Perform incoming verification checks on top-layer shipping labels for all incoming pallets.
• Validate that visible color tags match designated shipping lane specifications.
• Generate complete and affix official pallet labels to verified loads.
• Coordinate and direct the placement of pallets into their respective shipping lanes.
• Accurately record pallet data using the Box Counter Tool for every processed load.
• Visually confirm that incoming trailers are properly staged at the designated dock doors.
• Perform thorough trailer cleanliness and safety inspections completing required documentation prior to loading.
• Re-verify top-layer package labels for each pallet prior to trailer loading.
• Conduct visual perimeter checks of staged pallet lanes to confirm uniform color coding.
• Reconcile total loaded box counts against expected carrier manifests; conduct final floor sweeps across shipping and production areas for final outbound shipments of each carrier.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional facility departments to resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Work autonomously under minimal supervision while carrying out management directives professionally.
• Maintain material handling equipment and promptly escalate operational or mechanical defects to supervisors.
• Maintain organized and clean work environments in accordance with facility 5S and safety regulations.
• Input operational data accurately into inventory management systems and software platforms (e.g. Microsoft Office Google Sheets).

Work Environment

Duties are performed within a cold-storage manufacturing and assembly facility with exposure to controlled temperatures ranging from 10ºF to 40ºF. The environment involves continuous exposure to airborne particles active mechanical equipment and operational noise/vibration.

Physical Demands

Requires the physical ability to stand walk bend reach and lift for extended shifts (1012 hours). Must possess manual dexterity to operate tools/equipment and effective oral/auditory communication abilities with or without reasonable to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds independently and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance. Requires sharp close-range and peripheral visual acuity.

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh Green Chef Everyplate and Factor)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees including those pertaining to BIPOC women veterans parents and LGBTQ
• Inclusive collaborative and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However the Company reserves the right to adjust modify or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs operational requirements or other factors.

Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA we will not request your age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.