
Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift at Misfits Market (Northlake, IL)
Misfits Market· Northlake, IL·
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
Thinking Differently
Moving deliberately and quickly
Doing more with less
Respecting one another
Taking initiative and delivering
How you’ll support our operations:
As a production associate in our warehouse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient fulfillment of customer orders. Working in a temperature-controlled environment, you will be responsible for selecting, picking, and packing products with precision and attention to quality. This position requires a detail-oriented and reliable individual who can thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative team setting
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
- Paid sick days
- Commuter benefits
- Competitive Hourly Wage: $18.00/hr.
Shifts available:
Sunday- Wednesday 2nd shift 2 pm- 10:30 pm Wednesday- Saturday, 2nd shift 2 pm- 10:30 pm
What you’ll be doing:
- Utilize a finger scanner and our Warehouse Management System (WMS) interface to accurately locate and select products from designated storage areas within the refrigerated warehouse.
- Safely and efficiently pack selected items into appropriate packaging, considering temperature-sensitive requirements for refrigerated products.
- Ensure that all picked items match customer orders and meet Misfits’ quality standards. Use the appropriate packaging materials to prevent damage or spoliage during transportation.
- Conduct regular quality checks on products to identify any damages, discrepancies, or expiration issues.
- Work closely with team members to achieve daily operational targets.
- Verify and maintain inventory levels within your bay, communicating effectively with other teams to ensure timely replenishment and minimize disruptions.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a food-based, refrigerated environment.
- Help us maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace. Complete all assigned safety training as required in a timely manner.
- Maintain functional knowledge in all areas of the production line, including box building and prepping.
- 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.
What you have:
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Able to work 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
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Why work at Misfits Market
- 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.
- Flexible work environment: Offers a "flexible working environment," with corporate roles featuring unlimited PTO and fulfillment center roles offering generous PTO misfitsmarket.com.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. This suggests a decent culture with room for growth in career development and comp.