Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

Job Details: Job Location: 2121 Wicomico Street - Baltimore, MD, Salary Range: $17.45 - $17.45Hourly, One Fine Family is built on a simple belief — everyone deserves great chicken at a great price. Proudly based in Baltimore for more than 60 years, we’ve grown into a family of brands united by that purpose. One Fine Chicken delivers “Better Chicken for Everyone” with premium quality at an incredible value. Easy Street brings bold, globally inspired flavors to everyday meals, capturing the vibrant spirit of street food culture. Holly Poultry, our food service brand, has earned the trust of some of the nation’s most beloved restaurants, including Raising Cane’s, Hattie B’s, Royal Farms, and Nando’s, by providing fresh, high-quality poultry with unmatched confidence and reliability. Rooted in community and driven by purpose, One Fine Family proudly gives back, donating more than 300,000 pounds of chicken each year to local food banks and charities--because better chicken should make life better for everyone.

Join us and be a part of something bigger.  At One Fine Family, we are united by purpose, fueled by passion, and committed to making a difference. Together, we’re shaping the future of food — one plate, one person, and One Fine Family at a time

We are currently hiring Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift - Baltimore, MD location

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the accurate, safe, and efficient handling, storage, and movement of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished poultry products.

This position plays a vital role in supporting Holly Poultry’s overall operations by ensuring that products are properly received, stored, and distributed in compliance with SQF, USDA, and company food safety and quality standards.

The role involves both warehouse and cooler/freezer environments and requires a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Receive, unload, and inspect incoming raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
Verify accuracy of deliveries against purchase orders and documentation.
Use RF scanners to accurately record product movement, inventory transactions, and order fulfillment.
Stage materials and supplies for production departments as scheduled.
Pick, scan, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to load sheets and customer specifications.
Operate forklift and pallet jack equipment safely and efficiently.
Rotate inventory according to FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse, cooler, and freezer areas.
Perform inventory counts and assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations.
Ensure accurate documentation of all warehouse transactions in company systems.
Follow all SQF, food safety, and people safety procedures at all times.
Report any damaged product, equipment issues, or temperature concerns immediately to a supervisor.
Assist with shipping documentation, bill of lading creation, and driver check-in/check-out.
Work closely with production, QA, and logistics teams to ensure accurate product flow and timely deliveries.
Support special projects or other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED.
Prior warehouse, food manufacturing, or distribution experience preferred.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Minimum 2 years of recent warehouse loading experience. 
Scanner experience is required
Basic math and recordkeeping skills.
Minimum 2 years of forklift and pallet jack experience.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of food safety and warehouse safety best practices preferred.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent and/or continuous lifting, bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, standing, and walking.
Ability to work in refrigerated and cold-storage environments for extended periods of time.
Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, and background screen. 

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8–10+ hours per shift).
Frequent lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling of up to 70 pounds.
Comfortable working in cold and freezer environments (temperatures between 0°F and 40°F).
Must wear required company PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.

Work Environment

Fast-paced food production and manufacturing environment requiring frequent interaction with production operations and FSQA personnel.
Work is performed in and around industrial machinery, production equipment, warehouse areas, and processing environments.
Exposure to refrigerated and cold-storage areas. Warehouse bays may be maintained at approximately 32°F or below, with certain areas maintained at temperatures below 0°F.
Position requires the ability to tolerate exposure to cold temperatures for extended periods while performing required job duties.
Work environment may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise, moisture, odors, wet surfaces, and other conditions commonly associated with food manufacturing and processing operations.

Holly Poultry, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Holly Poultry, Inc. and its subsidiaries prohibit discrimination and harassment and are committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

 
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