1st Shift - Load-out Associate

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient individual to join our team as a Grocery Warehouse Loadout Associate. The Loadout Associate will prepare and load outgoing shipments of grocery products for delivery to our last mile delivery locations. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work quickly and accurately, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Load grocery products onto delivery trucks according to loading schedules and delivery routes, maximizing space utilization and ensuring proper placement to prevent damage during transit.
• Secure load as well as unload return items from trailer.
• Clean and organize materials for production such as palletizes.
• Organize and process recyclable materials.
• Effectively communicate with all co-workers while still embodying our Core values.
• Forklift Certified, stand up, cherry picker and rider jack.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations to include wheel chocks and trailer stand.
• Conduct visual inspections of products and packaging to ensure compliance with company standards for freshness, quality, and presentation, and report any discrepancies or issues to management.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines for loading and handling of products, including proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments, including item quantities, delivery dates, and any special handling instructions, and communicate information to warehouse supervisors as needed.

Requirements

You must be authorized to work in the United States. Experience or comfort with working in a refrigerated environment is required. Strong verbal communications skills are essential, along with the willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and previous experience in warehouse operations or a similar role is preferred. Produce-handling experience and a food safety certification are also a plus. Basic produce knowledge and the ability to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team are necessary. Excellent organizational and time-management skills are required, as well as the ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste is a nice-to-have.

Qualifications

Nice for you to have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Produce-handling experience, a plus.
• Food safety certification is a plus.
• Basic produce knowledge.
• The ability to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations or a similar role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste.

Skills

Must have:

• Forklift Certified, stand up, cherry picker and rider jack.
• Produce-handling experience, a plus.
• Food safety certification is a plus.
• Basic produce knowledge.
• The ability to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations or a similar role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

What We Offer You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick days.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pay Rate - $18.00/hr.
• Sunday - Thursday, 6am to 230p.