Inventory Associate

The role

The Inventory Associate is responsible for safely and accurately moving products through the warehouse. This role maintains accurate product counts and movement within the fulfillment center to ensure customer orders are complete.

What you will do

• Unload and verify inbound inventory of commodities with receiving and quality control teams.
• Enforce FIFO practices in the warehouse.
• Complete cycle counts and inventory audits with other departments.
• Research and document inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain optimal product inventory levels to support on-time delivery.
• Follow regulations to maintain a safe workplace while operating PIT equipment and storing food.
• Adhere to facility food safety rules, personal hygiene standards, and Good Distribution Practices.
• Escalate food safety hazards and halt production lines if product integrity is compromised.

Required qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass internal forklift operator certification (Cherry Picker & Reach Truck).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of company and OSHA safety protocols and guidelines for forklift operation.
• 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 to have

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in a food based environment

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

About the company

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. The company delivers organic produce, meats, seafood, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states.