Warehouse Assistant

Job Description Warehouse Assistant

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.