Warehouse Operator (Days)

The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry’s latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.

shift schedule:

12 Hour Days: This is a day shift position, with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

job purpose: The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading trailers, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the warehouse, and completing necessary paperwork in a clear and accurate manner. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, they will execute the day-to-day functions to support the plant and maintain their work area in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition.

responsibilities:

• Adhere to best practices for food safety and quality, along with promoting the fairlife culture of Believe in Better
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of the powered industrial fleet and other warehouse equipment with internal and external support.
• Accurate receipt confirmations from suppliers, accurate data entry of receipts, accurate shipping documentation of outgoing material to customers, and organized filing of manifests, certificates of authenticity, and bills of lading.
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
• Be Audit Ready: Have floors, drains, cooler, and posts cleaned as needed.
• Coordinate outbound and inbound material flow to support sustainable inventory levels in our 112,000 sq ft racked storage, and 90,000 sq ft high density ASRS
• Inform other departments of necessary changes or inventory discrepancies
• Take inventory of consumable supplies daily ensuring that we have sufficient quantities
• Will participate in cycle count program
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

skills/qualifications required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of warehouse or logistics experience (food and beverage experience a plus)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with handheld RF Scanner
• Experience with powered industrial equipment
• Basic Computer/data entry skills (WMS experience a plus)
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Ability to learn and demonstrate working knowledge of warehouse automation
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work different shifts including off shifts
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment 
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing

Working conditions and physical requirements:

• 12 hours sitting/standing/walking
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching/bending frequently
• Temperatures from 34 degrees to 77 degrees
• Frequently reaching from floor level to shoulder level done during 8-hour workday
• Exposure to ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes.
• Proper use of PPE and equipment
• Ability to flex scheduled working hours based on operational needs and situations
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• The job is performed indoors on a manufacturing floor.  Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, sparks, oil and smoke may occur. Protective safety equipment may be required including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, shoes, gloves, hard-hat, and safety eyewear as needed.  Activities may include extended periods of standing

food safety requirements: 

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

how fairlife nourishes you: 

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one! 

• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) 

• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance 

• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) 

• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 

• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match 

• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support 

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability 

• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) 

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) 

• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential 

• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups 

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. 

position location: Webster, NY

reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

travel requirements: less than 5%

exempt/nonexempt: Non-Exempt