Warehouse Associate
3 days ago
West Sacramento
Job Description Artisan Bakers is a unique establishment with an unmatched potential for growth. We are business that is always pushing ourselves to be better, and we need professionals to help achieve our goals. Are you a difference maker? Do you push yourself past your limits and get excited when you face a new challenge? If this is you, then we want to meet you. The Spirit of Success is an underlying philosophy emphasizing pure intent, solution-focused action, and achieving goals without excuses, aligned with doing what’s right for its own sake and benefiting others. Its core tenets are: 1. Act with Pure Intent: Approach every task with a heart focused on the greater good, serving your team, their families, and the world., 2. Seek Solutions: Always find ways to get the job done; never dwell on obstacles or reasons why it can’t be done., 3. Own the Goal: Take full responsibility for the mission, committing to achieve it through focused effort and accountability. 1. Ask for Support: Boldly seek help, resources, or collaboration to ensure success for all, without hesitation., 2. Shine Through Action: Deliver results with pride and determination, letting your efforts uplift and inspire those around you. These core tenets embody what we look for in our candidates. If you feel like you have what it takes to commit to our Spirit of Success, we encourage you to apply. Summary: As a Warehouse Associate for Artisan Bakers, this person will be responsible for supporting the warehouse team in all aspects of warehouse policies and procedures set forth by Artisan Bakers. WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS A MUST!!! This individual must be passionate, committed, and dedicated to the constant improvement of our warehouse procedures and the enrichment of our people. This position requires above average attention to detail, people skills, and the ability to quickly process information and act accordingly. This candidate will work closely with the warehouse supervisor, and report directly to the Warehouse Manager. Objective: Use prior experience and training to support the warehouse supervisor in general warehouse needs to ensure Artisan Bakers’ standards are met. This role is responsible for supporting the warehouse team in achieving the company’s vision for shipping & receiving metrics, inventory management, motorized vehicle training, and complete warehouse operations. Responsibilities • Be an attentive member of the warehouse team, • Support the team by completing any assigned task, • Participate in the warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and dispatching orders, etc., • Adhere to the company’s GMP/BRC policies and procedures, • Stay in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations., • Support management in monitoring inventory levels and ensure accurate record-keeping., • Collaborate with other departments, such as packaging, baking, and production to resolve issues and improve company’s overall flow, • Participate in company training and complete monthly surveys., • Complete practical training for new forklift drivers, • Support the leadership team with daily reports, i.e. Lot code, order completion, order status, and task for next shift, • Work with the baking and packaging teams to ensure priorities are being met, • Assist in printing specialized labels, • Ensure all the areas of the bakery are provided with necessary ingredients, pallets, boxes and/or bags to ensure the process, • Support the enforcement of our safety program, • Perform other duties assigned by direct supervisor, or upper management, • Develop positive habits to meet short- and long-term objectives., • Maintain a positive attitude, be honest, neat and clean in appearance, punctual, take pride in your work, and collaborate with others. Core Competencies: • Attention to Detail – ensures all processes and procedures are completed accurately to business specifications., • Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks; ensuring that you have adequate time to complete and confirm your task is finished and to the desired quality standard., • Problem Solving – Using creative, logical, and critical thinking to find solutions to meet the desired quality standard. Understanding temperature control is essential in this role., • Communication – Written and verbal communication skills are crucial in this role. Being able to explain recipes and procedures as well as actively listening is imperative., • Multitasking – Ability to pivot from task to task while prioritizing business needs without compromising company standards. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions • Must be able to withstand lifting, standing, squatting, twisting, turning, and walking throughout the day., • Must be able to raise both arms above your shoulder., • Must be able to consistently lift 50lbs., • Major fluctuation in temperature, • Warehouse/ production plant, • Noise levels vary from location/ department., • Non-slip shoes are required. EEO Statement Artisan Bakers is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any protected basis. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the company and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected category towards any company employee by any other employee, including supervisors, managers, and co-workers, and by third parties with whom employees interact in connection with their employment. Company DescriptionArtisan Bakers was founded in 1992 in Sonoma’s wine country, where we began crafting artisan breads for the region’s finest restaurants and markets. From the start, our bakery focused on authentic sourdough, traditional methods, and the craft of real breadmaking. We believe great bread brings people together — a tradition of human connection and culinary craftsmanship you can taste in every bite. Over three decades, we’ve grown from a local California bakery into a trusted national artisan bread partner serving retailers, club stores, and foodservice customers across the country — all while staying true to our handcrafted roots. In 2023, we expanded production to a 60,000-square-foot facility in West Sacramento, allowing us to meet growing demand with consistent quality, efficiency, and reliability. Today, we support nearly 200 American jobs and operate with the high standards our partners expect from a premium wholesale bakery. We are proudly USDA Organic, Upcycled, and RSPO, reflecting our commitment to sustainable baking practices, clean ingredients, and responsible sourcing. Our capabilities include private label baking, R&D development, custom formulations, and contract baking solutions tailored to the needs of retailers and national brands. Grounded in craft, fueled by innovation, and supported by our dedicated team, Artisan Bakers continues to deliver the quality, care, and consistency that define true artisan bread - from our California bakery to communities across the country.Artisan Bakers was founded in 1992 in Sonoma’s wine country, where we began crafting artisan breads for the region’s finest restaurants and markets. From the start, our bakery focused on authentic sourdough, traditional methods, and the craft of real breadmaking. We believe great bread brings people together — a tradition of human connection and culinary craftsmanship you can taste in every bite.\r\n\r\nOver three decades, we’ve grown from a local California bakery into a trusted national artisan bread partner serving retailers, club stores, and foodservice customers across the country — all while staying true to our handcrafted roots.\r\n\r\nIn 2023, we expanded production to a 60,000-square-foot facility in West Sacramento, allowing us to meet growing demand with consistent quality, efficiency, and reliability. Today, we support nearly 200 American jobs and operate with the high standards our partners expect from a premium wholesale bakery.\r\n\r\nWe are proudly USDA Organic, Upcycled, and RSPO, reflecting our commitment to sustainable baking practices, clean ingredients, and responsible sourcing. Our capabilities include private label baking, R&D development, custom formulations, and contract baking solutions tailored to the needs of retailers and national brands.\r\n\r\nGrounded in craft, fueled by innovation, and supported by our dedicated team, Artisan Bakers continues to deliver the quality, care, and consistency that define true artisan bread - from our California bakery to communities across the country.