Warehouse Associate

Website + standard wholesale orders currently ship in 1-3 business days.

About the Teff Company:
The Teff Company has a diverse clientele base, including Ethiopian and Eritrean store owners and restauranteurs. Teff is best known as the primary ingredient in injera, a fermented flat bread, but we are continuing to explore different applications for this tasty, nutritious, and versatile ancient grain. You’ll be joining an entrepreneurial, family-owned company working to deliver high quality teff and teff-based products to consumers and manufacturers in the United States.

About the Position:
The Warehouse Associate is an entry level position that is integral to the Teff Company’s distribution network and supply chain management. This role supports the day-to-day warehouse operations and performs a wide range of tasks within the warehouse including: fulfilling and processing orders, milling operations, freight preparation, packaging, bulk grain unloading and general organization of the warehouse.
Who You Are:
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team! You are a team player, a multi-tasker and communicate well with others. You are willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and maintain quality and accuracy. You are also interested in learning more about warehouse operations and teff.

• Operate different types of machinery including packing equipment (e.g., Bagger / BBU Operator)
• Operate a forklift safely and within all areas of the facility
• Participate in sales order fulfillment process, checking, verifying and filling customer orders
• Complete production and food safety logs with accuracy
• Keep warehouse clean and organized
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and operate all equipment in a safe manner
• Perform other related assignments, as agreed
• Be productive with downtime; cleaning and completing tasks related to the food safety program

• 1 year of food production or related work experience preferred
• Experience in the grain/milling industry, a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace, dynamic environment
• Ability to work well individually and as a member of a team
• Detail-oriented
• Possess an understanding of machinery and mechanical inclination, a plus
• Forklift experience, a plus; training and certification available onsite
• High School diploma or equivalent

• Moderately physically demanding and requiring lifting products weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; go up and down stairs
• This position frequently works within an area that is not heated or cooled and is subject to relative extremes in hot and cold temperatures dependent on weather conditions
• This work environment can be dusty and noisy

The Teff Company offers a competitive hourly rate, starting at $19.50 /hr. We provide three weeks’ paid time off to start (PTO); PTO then increases based on years of service. Benefits include a comprehensive package for medical, dental, vision, EAP services and a 401(k) retirement plan; health coverage begins on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Company perks may include teff products and baked goods, field visits, staff luncheons and the opportunity to learn more about teff’s cultural value and nutritional profile.

Reports To:

Warehouse Supervisor

Job Location:

Boise,  – Main Facility
Position Type:
Full Time (40 hrs. / wk.)
Classification:
Non-Exempt

For nearly four decades, we have been dedicated to improving the accessibility of high‑quality teff while preserving and promoting it as a vital food crop—helping to ensure that this ancient grain continues to nourish both body and community for generations to come. We honor teff’s tradition and heritage by cultivating it with care, preserving its authenticity, and sharing its story with new communities.