Loadout Associate

Misfitsmarket; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 40,560 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Grocery Box Credit

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Misfits Market in Northlake, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Grocery Warehouse Loadout Associate to prepare and load outgoing shipments for delivery to last mile locations. You will need strong organization, speed, and a commitment to quality and safety.

This role offers a schedule 6:00 am–2:30 pm, Sunday to Thursday, at a pay rate of $19.50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 401(k), vacation, holidays, and commuter benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Load grocery products onto delivery trucks according to loading schedules and delivery routes, maximizing space utilization and ensuring proper placement to prevent damage during transit.
• Secure load as well as unload return items from trailer.
• Clean and organize materials for production such as palletises.
• Organize and process recyclable materials.
• Effectively communicate with all co‑workers while still embodying our Core values.
• Forklift Certified, stand up, cherry picker and rider jack.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations to include wheel chocks and trailer stand.
• Conduct visual inspections of products and packaging to ensure compliance with company standards for freshness, quality, and presentation, and report any discrepancies or issues to management.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines for loading and handling of products, including proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments, including item quantities, delivery dates, and any special handling instructions, and communicate information to warehouse supervisors as needed.

Skills

Refrigerated environment experience

Strong verbal communication

Lifting 50 lbs repeatedly

Physical stamina (stand/kneel/bend)

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

About Misfits Market

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 2023, 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

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

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient individual to join our team as a Grocery Warehouse Loadout Associate. The Loadout Associate will be responsible for preparing and loading outgoing shipments of grocery products for delivery to our last mile delivery locations. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work quickly and accurately, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Benefits

• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Pay Rate - $19.50/hr.
• Schedule: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Sunday to Thursday

Responsibilities

• Load grocery products onto delivery trucks according to loading schedules and delivery routes, maximizing space utilization and ensuring proper placement to prevent damage during transit.
• Secure load as well as unload return items from trailer.
• Clean and organize materials for production such as palletises.
• Organize and process recyclable materials.
• Effectively communicate with all co‑workers while still embodying our Core values.
• Forklift Certified, stand up, cherry picker and rider jack.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations to include wheel chocks and trailer stand.
• Conduct visual inspections of products and packaging to ensure compliance with company standards for freshness, quality, and presentation, and report any discrepancies or issues to management.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines for loading and handling of products, including proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments, including item quantities, delivery dates, and any special handling instructions, and communicate information to warehouse supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Produce-handling experience, a plus.
• Food safety certification is a plus.
• Basic produce knowledge.
• Ability to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in warehouse operations or a similar role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste.