1st Shift - Production Associate

Misfits Market; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven startup dedicated to reducing food waste and providing sustainable groceries. As a production associate, you'll play an essential role in fulfilling customer orders accurately in a temperature-controlled environment. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a passionate team committed to making a positive impact on the food system. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a meaningful cause while growing your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Annual Grocery Box Credit

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual for accurate order fulfillment.
• Ability to thrive in a temperature-controlled, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Select, pick, and pack products with precision.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliverorganic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

Thinking Differently

Moving deliberately and quickly

Doing more with less

Respecting one another

Taking initiative and delivering

How you’ll support our operations:

As a production associate in our warehouse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient fulfillment of customer orders. Working in a temperature-controlled environment, you will be responsible for selecting, picking, and packing products with precision and attention to quality. This position requires a detail-oriented and reliable individual who can thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative team setting

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
• Competitive Hourly Wage: $16.50/hr.

What you’ll be doing:

• Utilize a finger scanner and our Warehouse Management System (WMS) interface to accurately locate and select products from designated storage areas within the refrigerated warehouse.
• Safely and efficiently pack selected items into appropriate packaging, considering temperature-sensitive requirements for refrigerated products.
• Ensure that all picked items match customer orders and meet Misfits’ quality standards. Use the appropriate packaging materials to prevent damage or spoliage during transportation.
• Conduct regular quality checks on products to identify any damages, discrepancies, or expiration issues.
• Work closely with team members to achieve daily operational targets.
• Verify and maintain inventory levels within your bay, communicating effectively with other teams to ensure timely replenishment and minimize disruptions.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a food-based, refrigerated environment.
• Help us maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace. Complete all assigned safety training as required in a timely manner.
• Maintain functional knowledge in all areas of the production line, including box building and prepping.

What you have:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment (36 degrees)
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to
• Ability to thrive in a repetitive and fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice for you to have:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in a food based environment

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