Loadout Associate - Weekend

About the role

Misfits Market is seeking a dedicated Loadout Associate to manage the preparation and loading of grocery shipments for our last-mile delivery network. You will play a vital role in our mission to reduce food waste by ensuring our sustainable products reach customers efficiently and safely.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Load grocery items onto delivery vehicles based on specific routes and schedules to optimize space and prevent transit damage.
• Secure outgoing loads and process incoming returns from trailers.
• Manage warehouse materials, including organizing pallets and handling recyclable goods.
• Operate machinery including stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers, and rider jacks.
• Perform visual quality checks on packaging and freshness, reporting any issues to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment by following OSHA regulations, including the use of wheel chocks and trailer stands.
• Document shipment details, including quantities and delivery dates, for warehouse supervisors.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment maintained at 36 degrees.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively and perform physical tasks like standing, squatting, and bending.
• Experience operating stand-up forklifts.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as dictated by business needs.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, repetitive warehouse setting.

Nice to have

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of produce handling or food safety certification.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Skills & tools

• Stand-up forklift
• Cherry picker
• Rider jack
• Warehouse safety protocols
• Inventory documentation

Practical notes

• Pay rate is $18.00 per hour.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, and commuter benefits.
• Paid time off includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Employees receive an annual grocery box credit of $1200, distributed in weekly installments.
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