Warehouse Associate

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.