Inventory Associate

Misfitsmarket; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Annual grocery box credit of $1200

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Job summary

Misfits Market is looking for an Inventory Associate in Hanover, Maryland. As part of our operations team, you will be responsible for safely moving products in the warehouse and ensuring accurate inventory counts. This role requires at least 1 year of forklift experience and involves tasks like unloading inventory and enforcing quality practices.

The position offers a pay rate of $18/hr and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k). Join us in reducing food waste while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols for forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Unload and verify inbound inventory of commodities.
• Enforce FIFO practices in the warehouse.
• Complete cycle counts and inventory audits regularly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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

Thinking Differently

Moving deliberately and quickly

Doing more with less

Respecting one another

Taking initiative and delivering

How you’ll support our operations:

At Misfits Market, our customers choose us for what we - quite literally - bring to the table: foods that may look a little different but are still fresh and safe to eat. The Inventory Associate is responsible for safely and accurately moving products through the warehouse.

The Inventory Associate reports to the Inventory Supervisor and is an important member of the FC operations team. By maintaining accurate product counts and movement within the fulfillment center, the Inventory Associate helps ensure our customers receive the entirety of their grocery order each week.

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
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:30 AM-1 PM
• Pay Rate - $18/hr.
• Location: 7481 Coca Cola Dr Suite 100 Hanover MD 21076

What you’ll be doing:

• Works closely with the receiving and quality control teams to unload and verify inbound inventory of commodities.
• Enforces FIFO (First-In-First-Out) practices in the warehouse to ensure product quality and freshness for our customers.
• Partners with other departments to complete cycle counts and inventory audits on a regular basis.
• Research and document inventory discrepancies, escalating to Inventory Supervisor when necessary
• Supports the on-time delivery of customer orders by maintaining optimal product inventory levels in all areas of the facility.
• Follows all applicable regulations to maintain a safe and healthy workplace while operating PIT equipment and storing food.

What you have:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass internal forklift operator certification (Cherry Picker & Reach Truck)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of company and OSHA safety protocols and guidelines for forklift operation.
• Experience or comfort with working 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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