2nd Shift Production Lead

Misfits Market; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,500 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Grocery box credit

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Job summary

Misfits Market is hiring a Warehouse Lead to support production teams, ensuring on-time, accurate deliveries and adherence to safety and quality protocols. The role focuses on coordinating daily tasks, reinforcing procedures, and optimizing workflows in a fast-paced refrigerated environment.

The position requires strong communication, the ability to work OT or weekends when needed, and physical capability to handle repetitive lifting and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience or comfort working in a refrigerated environment (36 °F).
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work overtime and/or weekends if needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.
• Able to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production leaders to communicate daily goals, production targets, and safety briefings to the team.
• Enforce and maintain quality control measures throughout the production process.
• Adhere to standard processes to support operational goals and drive improvements.
• Communicate effectively with inventory control to ensure timely stock replenishment.
• Foster cross-team collaboration to resolve issues affecting on-time and accurate deliveries.
• Maintain safety standards as directed by leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Overtime availability

Refrigerated environment experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Standing/bending/reaching

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

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:

• Doing more with less
• Thinking Differently
• Respecting one another
• Moving deliberately and quickly
• Taking initiative and delivering

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1,200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• $19.00 Weekly Pay
• Saturday 8 am–4:30 am
• Sunday 5 pm–1:30 am
• Monday 5 pm–1:30 am
• Tuesday 5 pm–1:30 am

Role Overview

At Misfits Market, our customers choose us for what we—quite literally—bring to the table. They expect their grocery order to arrive on time, fresh, and accurate and our Warehouse Leads play a critical role in ensuring that! Your role involves providing front‑line support for the production team, ensuring compliance with quality protocols and standard operating processes. With a focus on safety, accuracy, and quality control, you will play a crucial part in meeting production targets and delivering high‑quality products to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the production leaders to communicate daily goals, production targets, and safety briefings to the team. Delegate and distribute personnel to ensure the on‑time completion of tasks and orders.
• Enforce and maintain quality control measures throughout the production process. Conduct regular inspections to ensure products meet specified quality standards, and address any deviations promptly.
• Adhere to standard processes to support operational goals. Identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and drive initiatives to streamline workflows.
• Proactively communicate effectively with the inventory control team to ensure the timely replenishment of stock on the line, preventing out‑of‑stock items and shorts.
• Foster effective communication across all warehouse teams to identify and effectively resolve issues that may impede the on‑time and accurate delivery of customers orders.
• Maintain all safety standards as provided by leadership.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have experience or comfort working in a refrigerated environment (36 °F).
• Must possess strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs.
• Must thrive in a repetitive and fast‑paced environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice to Have

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