Inventory Lead

Misfits Market; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Misfits Market is seeking an Inventory Lead to support on-time order fulfillment from the Fulfillment Center. You will maintain accurate inventory records, coordinate with receiving, packing, and shipping teams, and uphold food-safety standards to ensure product quality.

The role requires operating in a refrigerated environment, strong communication, and the ability to train new staff. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a schedule Monday–Friday with potential overtime or

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in refrigerated environments (36 degrees).
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or weekends if needed.
• Ability to thrive in a repetitive and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Works with receiving, packing, and shipping teams to ensure smooth product movement in the Fulfillment Center.
• Identifies and resolves inventory issues to prevent disruptions.
• Monitors SQF Food Safety Code and GDP adherence on the warehouse floor.
• Escalates concerns and takes action as needed.
• Maintains stock levels with accurate documentation in the WMS.
• Performs cycle counts and audits, coordinating with leadership to minimize operational impact.
• Enforces FIFO to maintain product quality and freshness.
• Trains new Inventory associates and ensures SOP adherence.
• Complies with regulatory, industry, and internal food safety standards.

Skills

Inventory control

Verbal communication

Team training

Overtime availability

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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:

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. As an Inventory Lead, your role is pivotal in supporting the on-time delivery of all customer orders from the FC. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring the efficient flow of products throughout the warehouse.

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

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6:30 am-3:00 pm

$19

What you’ll be doing:

• Works closely with receiving, packing, and shipping teams to ensure seamless movement of products within the Fulfillment Center. Identifies and resolves inventory-related issues promptly to prevent disruptions.
• Strictly adheres to the SQF Food Safety Code while monitoring the warehouse floor to ensure all employees consistently follow Good Distribution Practices (GDP) rules.
• Drives a proactive "see something, say something" culture, effectively escalating concerns and taking swift action appropriate to their level of responsibility.
• Supports the maintenance of optimum stock levels by ensuring accurate documentation in our Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Conducts regular cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain real-time accuracy in inventory records. Coordinates with warehouse leadership to schedule counts without disrupting daily operations.
• Enforces FIFO (First-In-First-Out) practices in the warehouse to ensure product quality and freshness for our customers.
• Provides guidance, feedback, and support to ensure their team understands and adheres to our standard operating procedures.
• Trains new Inventory associates.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies related to food safety, quality control, and inventory management.

What you have:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• 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