Warehouse Associate

Job Title

Warehouse Associate | Department:
Warehouse |

Reports to:

Warehouse Manager | Status:
Full Time, 40-45 hours per week, Hourly

Competitive Wage, Great Benefits! Open until filled

Hummingbird Wholesale is a family and employee‑owned & operated company distributing organic food throughout the Pacific Northwest and into northern California. We are a team of highly engaged and extraordinarily productive people who are inspired to work hard, have fun, and give our very best at all times. We are motivated by our mission, vision, and values. We work effectively & efficiently, and enjoy connecting with each other through our daily work.

We endeavor to serve people and the planet by providing the highest quality, most nutritious foods, grown as locally and sustainably as possible to nourish the body, mind, and soul. We practice principles of ecological & social justice in our business operation, and strive for minimum packaging and waste. We value long‑term relationships with farmers, vendors, coworkers, and customers.

Do you want to work at an Employee‑Owned Company who is rated one of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon? In January 2023, Hummingbird owners Charlie and Julie Tilt made a bold move by transitioning their ownership of the company to an Employee‑Owned Purpose Trust, securing and guiding the mission and values of the business into perpetuity. The Purpose Trust was established to serve as a co‑creator of life‑enhancing, inclusive, and healthy food systems for our regional and global community.

We invite you to join us as we work together to transform the world toward a sustainable food production system that supports the health of the people who depend on it, as well as the earth’s precious ecosystems.

Can work be fun? We think so! Creating a positive, safe, and healthy work environment is central to our mission and values. From our weekly, all‑company huddles where we share what’s going on in each department and our quarterly profit‑sharing program, to unique benefits like our coworker annual self‑care stipend, we walk our talk.

We offer competitive wages and generous benefits and perks, including health insurance with an HSA option, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid volunteer time, 401(k), profit sharing, self‑care funds, wholesale pricing on Hummingbird products and with a curated list of local vendors, and more!

The Warehouse Associate plays a vital role in the Hummingbird Warehouse Team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate handling of product to maintain timely availability to customers. Under the guidance of the Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Lead, this position is focused on order fulfillment, warehouse organization, inventory management, and the seamless execution of shipping and receiving. The Warehouse Associate upholds key department values, including physical and food safety, product quality and availability, operational efficiency and continuous development of people and processes.

They contribute to the company’s mission by thriving in a dynamic environment that demands both physical and mental agility. The Warehouse Associate excels in managing varied tasks, adapting to frequent changes, and bringing focus and energy to their work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting.

• Use all company systems in compliance with established policies and procedures including workplace safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to strong safety culture by working safe and supporting safety with coworkers.
• Help generate healthy company profits consistent with our mission and principles.
• Uphold the highest standard of food safety by following all policies and procedures in the Food Safety Plan applicable to the job title.
• Communicate in‑person, via phone, and over email in a friendly and professional manner.
• Participate in department meetings and trainings as needed and/or scheduled.
• Complete company‑sponsored training in Lean and Kaizen culture, use Lean and Kaizen principles in…