Warehouse Production Associate

About this position

Pastry Star is more than a food manufacturer—it’s a team driven by passion, craftsmanship, and innovation. Founded by a French pastry chef and rooted in over 35 years of expertise, we create high-quality, clean-label ingredients that help professionals bring exceptional desserts to life. At Pastry Star, we don’t just make products—we solve problems, elevate standards, and build something meaningful together.

Date posted: September 2, 2026

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Overview
As a Warehouse Production associate at Pastry Star, you will play a crucial role in the production and distribution of our high-quality baked goods. You will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations of our warehouse, ensuring product quality, packaging, inventory control, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of our food manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Production Support: Assist in the preparation, packaging, and labeling of finished goods to ensure they meet Pastry Star’s quality standards.
• Inventory Management: Help with the organization and storage of raw ingredients and finished products in designated warehouse areas. Assist in inventory control, tracking stock levels, and reporting shortages.
• Material Handling: Safely handle and transport raw materials, supplies, and finished products within the warehouse using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manually when necessary.
• Quality Control: Inspect goods during production to ensure compliance with company standards, including checking for proper packaging, labeling, and expiration dates.
• Equipment Operation: Operate warehouse machinery such as conveyors, forklifts, and pallet jacks to move goods. Maintain equipment according to company protocols.
• Sanitation: Ensure that the warehouse is clean and meets health and safety regulations. This includes proper waste disposal, regular cleaning of work areas, and sanitizing surfaces to meet food safety standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production, inventory, and shipping teams to ensure a smooth workflow, meeting deadlines and production schedules.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Documentation: Record product movements and monitor inventory for accuracy, completing necessary paperwork as needed.
• Experience: Previous warehouse, production, or food manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations and equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Attention to detail and ability to inspect products for quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 60 lbs).
• Basic math skills for inventory tracking.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety standards (or willingness to learn).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move for extended periods.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures depending on the season.

Occasional overtime may be required during peak production periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or assembly line environment
• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and logistics
• Certification in forklift operation is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you Capable of lifting and transporting items weighing 60 pounds or more.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Laurel, MD 20723 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Laurel, MD 20723:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)