Warehouse Distribution Center Specialist

Home Market Foods; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Pet Insurance

Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement

Employee Tuition Reimbursement

College Scholarship for dependents

Bonus Program (salary/hourly)

401k Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance Coverage

Relocation Assistance

Employee Bonus Referral Program

Community Impact Opportunities

Team Events and Seasonal Gatherings

Job summary

Home Market Foods is seeking a Distribution Center Specialist in Norton, MA to support storage, handling, and distribution of prepared foods. You will work with Operations, QA, Production, and Customer Service to maintain quality, food safety, inventory accuracy, and on-time deliveries from the Norton DC.

This role involves coordinating shipments, ensuring cold-chain integrity, audits readiness, and maintaining key distribution metrics. Relevant ERP experience and MS Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or supply chain preferred.
• Familiarity with refrigerated or temperature-controlled products is a plus.
• Knowledge of GMPs or HACCP principles is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as Dynamics 365, is preferred.
• Basic computer troubleshooting skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communication link between production and distribution center regarding inbound and outbound shipments.
• Verify inbound refrigerated trailer temperatures and cooling unit settings to maintain cold-chain integrity.
• Confirm outbound trailer temperatures meet food safety and product quality standards before shipment.
• Perform and document facility safety inspections to support a safe, compliant operation.
• Organize pick sheets, bills of lading, and shipping documentation for efficient fulfillment.
• Coordinate dock door assignments and communicate with carriers.
• Support readiness for third-party audits and customer audits.
• Maintain documentation including pest control and forklift maintenance records.
• Monitor short-dated inventory to minimize food waste and assist QA with releases.
• Maintain DC KPI and operational reports; verify orders for accuracy.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warehouse Distribution Center Specialist

Norton, MA

Join Our Team as a Distribution Center Specialist!

Help Deliver Quality Food Products to Customers Across the Country

Are you looking for a role where you can make a direct impact on the food supply chain? As a Distribution Center Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the storage, handling, and distribution of Home Market Foods' prepared food products. Working closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Production, and Customer Service teams, you'll help ensure product quality, food safety, inventory accuracy, and on-time deliveries from our Norton Distribution Center.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing and distribution environment and enjoys coordinating the movement of products from production to customer.

• Serve as the primary communication link between the production facility and distribution center regarding inbound and outbound product shipments
• Verify inbound refrigerated trailer temperatures and cooling unit settings to maintain cold-chain integrity and food safety requirements
• Confirm outbound trailer temperatures meet Home Market Foods' food safety and product quality standards before shipment
• Perform and document facility safety inspections to support a safe, compliant, and audit-ready operation
• Organize pick sheets, bills of lading, and shipping documentation for efficient order fulfillment
• Coordinate dock door assignments and communicate with inbound and outbound carriers
• Support readiness for third-party audits, food safety inspections, and customer audits
• Maintain documentation including pest control records, forklift preventive maintenance records, and rack safety inspections
• Monitor and communicate short-dated inventory to Customer Service to help minimize food waste
• Partner with Quality Assurance to manage test-and-hold inventory and product release processes
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly distribution center KPI and operational reports
• Verify staged customer orders for accuracy prior to shipment
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, R&D, and QA teams to support new product launches and item setup in Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Assist with sample order coordination for customers and internal stakeholders
• Support daily shipment processing and inventory transactions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in a food manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or supply chain environment preferred
• Familiarity with refrigerated or temperature-controlled products is a plus
• Knowledge of food safety programs, quality systems, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), or HACCP principles is beneficial
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or other ERP systems preferred
• Basic computer troubleshooting skills preferred

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Good vision and manual dexterity required
• Occasional Saturday work may be required during peak production and shipping periods
• Company-provided PPE must be worn when entering production and food processing areas
• Exposure to refrigerated storage and distribution environments may occur

Why Join Home Market Foods?

At Home Market Foods, we're passionate about delivering high-quality, great-tasting food products to customers nationwide. You'll be part of a collaborative team that plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, food safety compliance, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction from production through distribution.

$23 - $26 USD

• Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
• Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.
• Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
• Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
• Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
• Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
• Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.

Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN