Warehouse Relief Operator at ByHeart

Allerton, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, SAP Knowledge, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Communication Skills, Leadership, Adaptability, Organization, Detail Orientation

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Our mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. That’s why we studied the latest breast milk science, worked directly with suppliers we know and trust, set uncompromising quality standards, developed our own small batch blending process, built our own manufacturing facilities, and conducted a groundbreaking clinical trial. Our goal is to create a future where all parents feel amazing about feeding their baby—no matter how they do it. When we launched our Whole Nutrition Infant Formula in 2023, we were the first new US infant formula manufacturer in 15 years. Since then, we’ve been leading the way in a lot of ways. We’re… The first and only US-made* infant formula made with organic, grass-fed whole milk, not skim. The first and only U.S. infant formula company to add the two most abundant proteins found in breast milk—alpha-lac and lactoferrin—to our ingredients list. The first infant formula company to receive Clean Label Project’s Purity Award (and we test for 700 contaminants vs the required 400). We ran one of the largest clinical trials in the US in 25 years. Our clinically proven benefits include: Less spit up** Softer poops** Easier digestion More efficient weight gain *Made with globally sourced ingredients. **Vs a leading infant formula As the only new entrant to establish three US manufacturing facilities (in Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Oregon), ByHeart has the capacity to meaningfully capture share of the US $6B infant formula market. With >$470M in funding, we’re shifting the industry forward—and this is just the beginning. Help us build a future where all parents can feel amazing about feeding, by joining our growing team of >360 people that stretches across the country. We're proud to offer competitive, family-first benefits, including but not limited to: Health insurance for the whole family: medical, dental, & vision insurance covered 100%, with 90% coverage for your family. Flexible paid time off: plus 12+ company holidays, and your kid’s birthday off! 16-weeks of fully-paid parental leave and new parent support: free 1-year supply of formula, cozy feeding suites, and paid pumping time. Up to 6% 401(k) Match to help you plan for your future. Company equity for every employee: because when we succeed, we succeed together! Visit our site to learn more. ByHeart In the News Entrepreneur: The Illusion of the Shelf – The Driving Force Behind Infant Formula Shortages, and What Needs to Change Forbes: A Startup Wanted To Make A Better Baby Formula. It Took Five Long Years. Forbes: Entrepreneurs Breaking Barriers: Learn From Founders Who Took On The Impossible Business Insider: ByHeart Announces Published Data in a Scholarly Journal on Benefits of The Novel High Quality Protein Blend in Their Groundbreaking Next-Generation Easy to Digest Infant Formula Axios: Infant formula maker ByHeart raises $95 million Babylist 2025 Best formula for breastfed Babies Parents 2025 Closest to Breastmilk: The 7 Best Baby Formulas What to Expect: The 11 Best Baby Formulas of 2025, Vetted by Pediatricians and 300+ Moms New Modern Mom: The Clean Formula Moms Are Loving ROLE DESCRIPTION The Warehouse Relief Operator plays a critical role in maintaining smooth warehouse operations by serving as a flexible resource across Material Handling, Weighing & Kitting, Inventory Control, and shift leadership responsibilities. This role provides coverage during PTO, staffing shortfalls, and periods of high demand. As a fully trained and semi-advanced SAP user, the Warehouse Relief Operator is the first point of contact for team members, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, safely, and on time while supporting ByHeart’s high standards of food safety and compliance. Reports To: Planning & Warehouse Manager Location: ByHeart Manufacturing Facility - Allerton Start Date: ASAP ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as first point of contact for warehouse team members on a daily basis. Escalate and communicate roadblocks or challenges that impede task completion. Work closely with Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Controller to adjust to shifting priorities and ensure tasks are completed. Lead by example in SAP usage and troubleshoot basic SAP issues for team members. Ensure housekeeping tasks are completed before shift end. Participate actively in the Safety Committee and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Provide relief coverage for all warehouse roles, including Material Handling, Weighing & Kitting, and Inventory Control. Material Handling Perform food safety and food defense checks on incoming trucks, verifying documentation and inspecting for tampering, damages, odor, or foreign materials. Operate forklifts to unload trucks, complete inbound documentation, and accurately receive shipments in SAP. Apply barcodes, allergen/organic labels, and status tags (Release Hold, Ship on Hold, Reject) to materials. Use RF scanners to store and track pallets, creating row cards for lot-level traceability. Build Non-IF mixes per SAP picklists, verifying accuracy of items, lots, and quantities. Conduct physical quality checks on finished goods, record inventory, and stage materials. Accurately pick and stage outbound orders and perform outbound quality checks. Support inventory management through counts, discrepancy resolution, and documentation. Maintain warehouse cleanliness and sanitation per daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules. Weighing & Kitting Build IF base and pre-mixes using SAP picklists, staging both full bag quantities and partial weigh-ups. Perform weigh-ups in the high hygiene weigh-up room, following strict food safety and food defense protocols. Combine partial and full bag quantities into complete mixes for production. Verify staged materials for accuracy (item, lot, batch, quantity), sign staging stickers, and stage with forklifts. Maintain daily cleaning and documentation of weigh-up rooms. Perform raw material inventory counts and cycle counts as needed. Assist in checking staged mixes daily to ensure accuracy and readiness for production. Inventory Control Lead cycle counts: enter counts into SAP, reconcile discrepancies, and perform re-counts. Track and report expired items monthly, flagging items 4–6 months out, and follow up on unresolved items. Maintain accurate open container raw inventory (BH IF) and report bi-weekly. Monitor unreleased raw materials and packaging, creating reports with needed staging dates and attending raw release meetings. Coordinate raw material transfers with Warehouse Manager and corporate procurement, ensuring inbound space availability. Check picklists prepared by Warehouse Clerks for accuracy before staging. Organize landfill loads, complete documentation, and scrap damaged bags for both BH-owned and customer-owned raws. Manage consumables (pallets, stretch wrap, slipsheets, corrugated, etc.) and report end-of-month usage. Lead end-of-month cycle counting for both BH and customer-owned stocks. Co-lead year-end inventory preparation, full inventory day, and audit support. Create and manage purchase orders: send to vendors, follow up on deliveries, and confirm proper documentation prior to truck arrival. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Minimum of 2 years in warehouse, logistics, or food manufacturing environments preferred. Equipment Skills: Forklift certification required (or ability to obtain certification upon hire). Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced SAP knowledge, including the ability to troubleshoot transactions and generate reports. Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead peers and provide constructive feedback. Adaptability: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing operational needs. Organization & Detail Orientation: Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail, particularly in maintaining compliance and documentation accuracy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Activity Level: Frequent standing, walking, bending, and operation of equipment for extended periods of time. Work Environment: Work performed in a warehouse setting with variable temperatures and strict hygiene and sanitation requirements. You will be eligible to participate in our company’s equity program, plus our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits. We’re excited about your interest in joining ByHeart! Our Talent Acquisition team reviews applications in the order they are received and will reach out directly to schedule interviews. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting hiring managers or current employees directly. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Relief Operator ensures smooth warehouse operations by providing coverage during staffing shortfalls and high demand periods. This role involves leading tasks in Material Handling, Weighing & Kitting, and Inventory Control while maintaining food safety standards.