Warehouse Associate

About Us Teapulse is a modern tea atelier blending timeless tradition with contemporary taste and innovation. At Teapulse, we are re-creating the tea experience — crafting modern blends that harmonize wellness and creativity, paired with a pastry program further reflecting our cross-cultural DNA. Our vision is to ensure every sip and every bite tells a story of quality, care, and creativity. JD Manufacturing and Distribution (JD M&D) supports Teapulse's growing store network by receiving, storing, picking, and distributing ingredients, packaging, supplies, and equipment. We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate who will help keep warehouse and store-delivery operations accurate, safe, clean, and on schedule. Key Responsibilities Receive, unload, count, and inspect shipments against purchase orders, packing lists, and receiving records. Verify product condition, labels, lot or batch codes, and expiration dates; report shortages, damage, or nonconforming items. Put away products correctly and maintain organized storage using FIFO/FEFO practices. Pick, pack, label, double-check, and stage store orders for delivery or pickup. Record inventory movements and assist with cycle counts and full physical inventories. Load and unload vehicles and organize orders by route or store. Follow food-safety, allergen, sanitation, PPE, equipment-use, and workplace-safety requirements. Keep work areas clean and report low or near-expiration stock, damage, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions. Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred; 1 year of warehouse, fulfillment, distribution, inventory, or food and beverage experience preferred. Must reliably commute to 175 Price Pkwy, Farmingdale, NY 11735 for scheduled shifts. Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull. Comfortable with hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, scanners, and basic warehouse equipment; forklift certification is a plus. Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory systems, barcode scanners, spreadsheets, and digital records. Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and able to work safely in a fast-paced team environment. Available for occasional weekends or overtime as business needs require. Authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available). Effective English communication; Mandarin Chinese is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Base pay: $20–$27/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Performance-based KPI incentive opportunity. Specific targets, evaluation criteria, review periods, and payout details will be discussed during the interview process. Paid Time Off (PTO) | Employee product perks | Additional benefits subject to eligibility and company policy. Join Our Team Grow with a fast-scaling brand and play an important role in keeping Teapulse stores supplied and ready to serve customers. If you take pride in accurate work, a clean and safe workplace, and supporting a dependable team, we would love to hear from you.