The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

WHAT’S GROWING AT GOLDEN STATE HERBS AND FUTURECEUTICALS?  WE ARE!

As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, Golden State Herbs and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level.  We provide a family-oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Warehouse Assistant contributes to the success of the warehouse team by organizing shipping documentation, working on a team, and serving as the backup for the warehouse manager to continue the full operating workflow, following procedures, and operating heavy-duty warehouse equipment.  This position requires organizational and detail skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp of the inventory process in a fast-paced environment to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate standup and sit-down forklift.
• Preparation of orders from pulling product, shrink wrapping and labeling.
• Receive freight, unload trucks and verify packaging slip/purchase order
• Outbound freight, load trucks and verify the Sales order, BOL, and COAs. Product inspection and trailer inspections.
• Use ERP software for inventory management, pull product per sales order, transfer material to storage inventory, conduct cycle counts and perform additional duties as required.
• Must be able to inspect the warehouse building, equipment and materials as needed, reporting any issues to your manager. 
• Assist in sample collection for the sales team.
• Take physical counts to reconcile inventory and discrepancies. Organizing inventory
• Handle and operate the wrapping machine and heat sealer.
• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Continue to perform materials handling duties assigned by your supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must be Forklift Certified or be willing to become certified upon starting the position.
• Having a current Class B/CDL driver’s license is a plus.
• Able to look up emails as needed.
• Must have good time management skills, and strong work ethic, and integrity in the workplace
• Must display a positive attitude, professional image, and demeanor, and be self-directed.
• The ideal candidate will possess good interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Be a quick learner, detail-oriented, and have good oral and written communication skills.
• Be accurate and punctual on documentation and counts.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both in person and on the phone/radio.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Standing, walking, using hands and arms to feel and reach. 
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and ramps.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Regularly or routinely lifting or handling boxes/bags/equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Routinely bending, stooping, and kneeling. 
• Regularly pushing or pulling sizeable equipment from a standing position.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in a dusty, cold, hot, humid, loud, or outdoor work environment, depending on the assigned work area.
• Primarily works in a warehouse environment with minimal administrative duties.  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified. 

• Expected Pay Range: $17.40-$19.23/hour
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Benefits Available: benefits-summary-2025.pdf
• Shift Differential: No

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes.  Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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