Operations Lead

Misfits-Market; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Grocery box credit

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Misfits Market is seeking an Inventory Lead to support on-time delivery of customer orders from the Fulfillment Center. You will maintain accurate inventory records and drive efficient flow of products through the warehouse.

You will ensure adherence to SQF and GDP, lead cycle counts, and coach a team to uphold SOPs while maintaining safe, compliant operations in a refrigerated environment.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in a refrigerated environment (36 degrees).
• Strong verbal communications skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without accommodation.
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with receiving, packing, and shipping teams to ensure smooth movement of products in the Fulfillment Center.
• Maintains SQF Food Safety Code compliance and GDP adherence on the warehouse floor.
• Promotes a proactive culture by escalating concerns and taking swift action.
• Supports stock levels with accurate documentation in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Performs regular cycle counts and audits to keep real-time inventory accuracy.
• Enforces FIFO to ensure product quality and freshness.
• Provides guidance and training to team members on SOPs.
• Ensures regulatory compliance related to food safety, quality control, and inventory management.

Skills

Inventory control

Team leadership

Strong communication

WMS proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Food safety training

Tools

WMS

Excel

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:

Sunday - Thursday 6:30am - 3:00pm

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