Warehouse Operations Team Member Job at Better Earth in Chicago

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Better Earth is a provider of sustainable packaging solutions founded to make sustainability accessible. We seek someone who understands and embraces our mission and recognizes their unique role in helping us make a significant impact together.

We are looking for a Warehouse Operations Team Member to join our Chicago facility in the Chicago Metropolitan area. This role will report directly to the Warehouse Manager and work closely with the Warehouse Operations Team Lead. The ideal candidate is dedicated to supporting daily warehouse operations at our Chicago facility. This position is critical to ensure our inventory is organized, orders are fulfilled accurately, and our warehouse remains clean and efficient.

About Better Earth

Our products are designed to meet the most demanding sustainability requirements at the highest quality and best price. But we don’t stop there. Driven by our three core pillars: sustainability, innovation, and experience, we work diligently to catalyze environmental initiatives across our supply chain and educate stakeholders about how we can close the loop on our products and bolster the circular economy.

Our Culture

Our mission is to be “purists” who do not waiver from our responsibilities as environmental stewards. We invest in the people who make this mission possible by providing on-the-job training, a fun work environment, and growth opportunities.

We love creative thinkers who feel comfortable bringing their whole selves, voices, and perspectives to work daily and are unafraid to poke holes. To this end, over three-quarters of Better Earth’s corporate team are women or people from underrepresented populations.

We operate in a fast-paced environment, which means we need team players who are comfortable rolling up their sleeves, speaking up, asking questions, innovating, building processes, pivoting when necessary, and loving learning.

(PS: We also love goofy jokes, cooking, gardening, the outdoors, work-life balance, and big ideas.)

Daily Responsibilities may include:

• Receive, unload, and store incoming products with accuracy and care
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment following company standards
• Maintain assigned warehouse zones in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Assist with inventory counts and basic inventory tracking using manual logs or computer systems
• Follow all safety guidelines and operational procedures
• Collaborate with teammates and managers to meet daily performance goals
• Support general warehouse upkeep, including sweeping, down-stocking, and pallet organization

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Previous warehouse or fulfillment experience preferred but not required
• Ability to lift, carry, and move boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company
• Basic math and computer literacy skills
• Team player with a positive attitude

Additional Responsibilities:

The above is intended to describe the general requirements for performing this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Management, and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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