Job Description: Warehouse Assistant

Location: ColdFire Coffee Roaster- 2750 Fort Royal Drive, Suite B, Houston, Texas 77038
Reports To: Warehouse Lead / Warehouse Supervisor
Industry: Coffee Roasting & Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Assistant to support daily operations in our coffee factory. This role assists with receiving, storing, moving, and preparing coffee products and materials, helping ensure smooth production and on-time order fulfillment. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced food production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving shipments of green coffee, roasted coffee, packaging materials, and supplies.

• Move and stage materials for roasting, grinding, and packaging operations.

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment accurately and efficiently.

• Help maintain proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and organized storage areas.

• Perform basic inventory counts and report discrepancies or damages.

• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and compliant with food safety standards.

• Safely operate pallet jacks and other basic warehouse equipment (forklift training provided if needed).

• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.

• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.

• Support other production and warehouse tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, production, or material-handling experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to lift up to 50–70 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

• Basic math and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in food, beverage, or coffee production environments.

• Familiarity with inventory systems or warehouse software.

• Forklift or pallet jack experience (certification a plus).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is an asset.