Warehouse associate Jobs in Columbus, OH

Job Title: Warehouse Employee

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm; Overtime Possible

Compensation: $20.48/hr

Position Summary:

As a Warehouse Employee at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea, you will support both the Packaging and Shipping/Receiving functions within our coffee roasting facility. This role includes packaging roasted coffee, fulfilling and shipping customer orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, performing quality audits, and upholding cleanliness standards in a food-grade environment.

Packaging

• Package roasted coffee and related products in conformance with Company and regulatory standards.
• Execute workorders as assigned by the Warehouse Lead or Supervisor.
• Enter packaging data into the NetSuite system as required by product classification.
• Perform routine quality audits to ensure packaging accuracy, seal integrity, and product presentation.
• Adhere to all food safety and regulatory protocols.
• Meet packaging key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality standards.

Shipping & Receiving

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming shipments.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Load and unload delivery trucks in accordance with safety procedures.
• Conduct quality audits of outbound shipments to verify order accuracy, packaging condition, and labeling.
• Meet shipping/receiving KPIs.

Inventory & Systems

• Follow inventory processes including FIFO (First In, First Out).
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy as assigned.
• Record inventory movements in warehouse systems when applicable.
• Organize and store items in an orderly and accessible manner.

Sanitation & Facility Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, equipment, shared spaces, and warehouse areas.
• Follow all sanitation and GMP protocols to ensure a food-grade environment.
• Support pest control and contamination prevention efforts.
• Perform cleanliness audits to ensure compliance with sanitation standards.
• Maintain supplies and report maintenance needs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or working toward completion.
• Strong work ethic and urgency for same-day/next-day fulfillment.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to read and process pick lists, roast reports, and customer orders.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the workday.
• Good hand dexterity and ability to reach above/below shoulder height.
• Experience in food processing or warehouse environments preferred.
• Forklift experience a plus (if within classification).
• Customer-focused mindset and pride in product quality.

Union Compliance Statement:

This position and its responsibilities are governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees will not be assigned duties outside their classification without proper consultation and agreement with union representation. Cross-training and task rotation will be offered in accordance with seniority rules and union guidelines.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee discounts on coffee and merchandise
• Free daily coffee & tea drinks
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities for cross-training and advancement (as permitted by union agreement)