1st Shift - Warehouse Associate

Misfits Market; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven startup, Misfits Market is looking for warehouse associates in Columbia, Maryland. You will be responsible for selecting orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality in a fast-paced environment. Join a team dedicated to reducing food waste while enjoying competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work standing for the full shift.
• Packing or assembly line experience is a plus.
• Food safety certification or forklift certification are bonus points.

Responsibilities

• Select orders for customers, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse environment.
• Inspect products for defects and report damages.

Skills

Basic produce knowledge

Ability to stay focused and work efficiently alone

Familiarity with the warehouse environment

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Comfortable working in a cold environment

Creative problem-solving skills

Basic math skills

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 deliver organic 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

Prioritizing our Customers Doing more with less

Thinking Differently Respecting one another

Moving deliberately and quickly Taking initiative and delivering

What we do for you

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive Hourly Wages from $16.50
• Sunday to Thursday from 4am to 2:30pm
  
  

What you will be doing

• Select orders for customers, paying attention to order accuracy, count, and quality
• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse environment
• Perform various warehouse activities as well as receive, input, sort, load, and unload products
• Keen attention to detail is a must, as you will be inspecting products for defects and reporting damages as needed
• Organize stock, maintain inventory, and process, pack, and label orders
• Please note, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at any time at your Manager's discretion.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Basic produce knowledge
• Ability to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team
• Familiarity with the warehouse environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work standing for the full shift
• Comfortable working in a cold environment (34°F)
• Packing or assembly line experience
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Produce-handling experience
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Bonus points: Food safety certification or forklift certification