--- title: 'Sanitation Associate at Misfits Market' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sanitation-associate-misfits-market-tracy-qm346gmse7a8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Sanitation Associate at Misfits Market - **Company:** Misfits Market - **Location:** Tracy, CA - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/misfitsmarket/jobs/7978489003 ## 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: Prioritizing our Customers Doing more with less Thinking Differently Respecting one another Moving deliberately and quickly Taking initiative and delivering 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. The Sanitation associate will assist with the day-to-day operations within the Sanitation Department. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all parts of the facility are cleaned and in sanitary condition for the safety of our team and our customers. What we do for 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 - Paid sick days - Commuter benefits - Hourly Compensation - $18.00/Hour Schedule: Friday-Tuesday 2:30pm-11:00pm What you will do: - Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures, including food safety rules, safe handling of materials, and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. - Perform sanitation- and hygiene-related duties as assigned by Maintenance Tech using  approved cleaning procedures and practices. - Monitor chemical dilution of detergents and food contact sanitizers.. - Proactively assess and address hazards in the FC such as puddles, unclean food surfaces, and waste build-up. Escalate any sanitation issues to the  Maintenance Tech. - Prepare and log donations for our donation partners. - Assist with logging and appropriately disposing of damaged items. - Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized warehouse environment, including proper storage of products and adherence to safety protocols. - Monitor and maintain sanitation inventory levels, partnering with the Maintenance Tech for reorders. - May use computers or tablets for record-keeping, communication, and training. - Support Operations with different duties as needed. - Diligently adheres to all established facility food safety rules, personal hygiene standards, and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) expectations daily. - Promptly escalates food safety hazards and takes immediate action to halt production lines if product integrity is compromised or suspected of being compromised. Who you are: - Authorized to work in the United States - Experience in a food distribution, manufacturing, or warehouse environment - Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment (36 degrees). - Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices - Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude. - Strong interpersonal communication Physical Requirements: - Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel - Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds - Sedentary work; involves sitting some of the time - Standing desks and/or other ergonomic accommodation is available upon request - Occasional movement around the office may be necessary - Regular work with computers, including keyboards, mouses, and screens - Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets - Able to work in cold temperatures in a refrigerated environment ## About Misfits Market ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Misfits Market is an online grocery delivery service that rescues "ugly" produce and imperfect food items to reduce food waste and make sustainable groceries more affordable. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C funding stage) - **Headquarters**: Delanco, New Jersey, United States - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Abhi Ramesh ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Online grocery delivery, food waste reduction, sustainable food systems - **Target customers**: B2C consumers seeking affordable, sustainable, and high-quality groceries delivered to their homes - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To eliminate food waste and build a more sustainable food system" [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/about-us?exp=plans_rollback) ## Products & Services - **[Misfits Market Grocery Delivery](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/?afsrc=1)**: An online grocery store offering fresh, organic produce, dairy, meat, seafood, and pantry staples delivered to customers' doors. The core value proposition is sourcing food that would otherwise go to waste due to cosmetic imperfections (e.g., size, shape, blemishes) and selling it at up to 30% less than traditional grocery prices. Subscriptions are flexible, with options to skip weeks or customize orders. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company) - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: USD $500 million (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket) - **Total Funding**: USD $526.5 million across 5 rounds [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Greenoaks (Series A lead), Valor Equity Partners (Series B lead), SoftBank Vision Fund (Series C lead), Accel, D1 Capital Partners [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket) - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired Imperfect Foods in 2022, combining two major players in the "ugly produce" space [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket) - Acquired The Rounds in May 2025 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket) - Has saved 238 million pounds of food from waste since 2018 [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/about-us?exp=plans_rollback) - Employs 179 people (+4.6% YoY growth) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket) - Active job postings surged +163% year-over-year [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket) ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover scale in the "ugly produce" niche**: Misfits Market pioneered the concept of rescuing cosmetically imperfect food at scale, building a strong brand identity around sustainability and fighting food waste. - **Post-merger scale & supply chain**: The merger with Imperfect Foods in 2022 created a combined entity with a larger customer base, broader sourcing network, and more efficient logistics, making it harder for smaller competitors to replicate. - **Strong mission-driven brand**: The company’s core mission to reduce food waste resonates deeply with environmentally conscious consumers, creating a loyal customer base and a strong employer brand for like-minded talent. - **End-to-end supply chain relationships**: Misfits Market builds direct partnerships with farmers and producers, giving it unique access to "lesser outcome" produce and enabling product innovation (e.g., Odds & Ends line, Sweet Broccoli Tops) [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/about-us?exp=plans_rollback). ## Strategic Focus - **Expansion of product categories**: Moving beyond produce into dairy, meat, seafood, and private-label goods (e.g., "Odds & Ends" line) to become a full-service online grocery store. - **Geographic & operational scaling**: Growth of fulfillment centers (five offices across the US) and increasing delivery reach. The acquisition of The Rounds suggests a push into more frequent, smaller-batch deliveries. - **Technology & data-driven efficiency**: Likely investment in logistics tech, supply chain optimization, and personalized customer experiences to improve unit economics and customer retention. - **Deepening sustainability impact**: Continuing to publicly report on environmental metrics (e.g., 16.5 million pounds of avoided carbon emissions, 938 million gallons of water saved) to reinforce brand identity and attract impact-driven talent. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven culture**: The company is explicitly focused on a "social good" mission—eliminating food waste and building a better food system—which appeals to employees who want their work to have a positive environmental impact [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers). - **Flexible work environment**: Offers a "flexible working environment," with corporate roles featuring unlimited PTO and fulfillment center roles offering generous PTO [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers). - **Commitment to DEI**: Misfits Market explicitly states a "fair, unbiased hiring process that prioritizes diversity and inclusivity" and welcomes those "overlooked from traditional work environments" [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers). - **Competitive benefits**: Includes multiple paid medical/dental/vision plans, 401K, learning and development opportunities, extensive paid family leave, and weekly credits for Misfits Market groceries [misfitsmarket.com](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers). - **High-growth environment**: With recent acquisitions and a surge in hiring (+163% YoY job postings), the company is in a growth phase, offering opportunities for career advancement and impact. - **Culture from LinkedIn data**: Employer rating of 3.4/5 on 128 reviews, with Work-Life at 3.4, Culture at 3.4, Compensation at 3.3, and Career at 3.1 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/misfitsmarket). This suggests a decent culture with room for growth in career development and comp. ## Sources 1. [Misfits Market About Us](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/about-us?exp=plans_rollback) 2. [Misfits Market Careers Page](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers) 3. [Misfits Market Homepage](https://www.misfitsmarket.com/?afsrc=1) 4. 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