Inventory Lead

Misfits Market; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Annual grocery box credit

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Misfits Market is seeking an Inventory Lead to support efficient product flow in our Fulfillment Center in Walnut, California. Your role will include maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, and experience working in a refrigerated environment. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Support the seamless movement of products within the Fulfillment Center.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Enforce FIFO practices for product quality.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Comfort with working in refrigerated environments

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.

Core Values

• 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

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.
• 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 communication 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