Warehouse Associate

Company Overview

Ancient Crunch Inc. is the fastest-growing healthy snack brand in the U.S. Our flagship product, MASA Chips, is the #1 selling tallow-fried tortilla chips in premium retailers like Erewhon. We manufacture all MASA products in-house at our Hackettstown facility using real ingredients—no seed oils, artificial flavors, or preservatives. All operations adhere to strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.

Reports To: Receiving and Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Hackettstown, NJ

Schedule: Monday - Friday; weekend availability and a flexible working schedule are required for this 40-hour per week position. Specific shift assignments will be determined by the direct supervisor or manager and are subject to change based on evolving departmental and operational requirements.

Position Summary

The Receiving Associate supports daily inbound and outbound logistics activities at the Hackettstown facility. This position ensures that all deliveries, shipments, and storage operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP, food safety, and warehouse safety standards. The Associate is responsible for unloading and staging deliveries, inspecting incoming materials, maintaining documentation, and ensuring proper handling of all inventory.

The responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive. As Ancient Crunch scales, the requirements of this position will expand and adapt. The Warehouse Associate is expected to lead new initiatives and assume additional duties consistent with this title and the long-term evolution of our warehouse and operations strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Specifically, you will:

1. Support Receiving and Shipping Operations

Goal: Ensure efficient, safe, and accurate material handling.

• Unload trucks and stage deliveries.
• Confirm that received goods match shipping paperwork and purchase orders.
• Prepare and label outbound shipments correctly per customer requirements.

2. Coordinate with Production and Inventory Teams

Goal: Maintain smooth material flow and accurate inventory.

• Communicate with the Production team to prioritize incoming materials and outgoing finished goods.
• Update inventory logs and assist with cycle counts.
• Track and report discrepancies, damage, or shortages immediately.

3. Operate Dock Equipment

Goal: Ensure all loading dock procedures are executed safely.

• Operate forklifts, dock ramps, and pallet jacks as certified/trained.
• Maintain required certifications for equipment operated.
• Use dock hooks and PPE (steel toe shoes, gloves, vests) to prevent injury.

4. Follow Safe Handling and Documentation Procedures

Goal: Contribute to a trained, safety-conscious team.

• Follow procedures for safe unloading, storage, and documentation.
• Participate in daily safety huddles and follow GMP compliance requirements.

5. Maintain Warehouse Organization and Compliance

Goal: Keep receiving and dock areas safe, clean, and audit-ready.

• Follow cleaning schedules and ensure trash, pallets, and debris are cleared daily.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures for materials and finished products.
• Participate in routine safety and compliance inspections.

Areas Under Your Control

• Accuracy of receiving documentation and inventory tracking
• Safe and proper use of equipment
• GMP and warehouse safety compliance in your work area

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Commitment to GMP and food safety standards
• Skilled in warehouse operations, equipment, and safety protocols
• Dependable, organized, and solution-oriented
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities

Physical Requirements (Onsite)

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials throughout the shift
• Ability to use stairs and ladders throughout the shift
• Ability to work in hot, humid, wet, and industrial production environments
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, gloves, hearing protection, face shields, and protective clothing

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to Hackettstown, NJ
• Good memory, follow-up skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Interest in product quality, manufacturing, or food/science environments a plus
• Warehouse, shipping, or logistics experience preferred
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of GMP, warehouse safety, and food handling standards preferred
• Familiarity with ERP or warehouse inventory management systems preferred
• OSHA or safety training preferred
• Interest in growing within a mission-driven food company

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• A health and wellness-focused culture
• All the chips you can eat!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Ancient Crunch Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All employment decisions at Ancient Crunch Inc.—including hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge—are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In accordance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the company. Applicants requiring accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the HR Department.