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Loadout Associate - Weekend

The Rounds

Northlake, ILFull-time$18/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18/hr
Location
Northlake, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Forklift Certified

Job overview

The Rounds is hiring a Loadout Associate - Weekend. Misfits Market seeks a detail‑oriented, efficient Grocery Warehouse Loadout Associate to prepare and load outgoing shipments, maintain high quality and efficiency standards, and uphold safety protocols in a fast‑paced, refrigerated environment.

Key focus areas include Load grocery products onto delivery trucks according to schedules and routes, maximizing space utilization, Secure loads and unload return items from trailers, and Clean and organize materials for production such as pallets.

Successful candidates bring Forklift Certified, Authorized To Work In The United States, and Experience Or Comfort With Refrigerated Environment. Important skills include Organizational Skills, Work Quickly And Accurately, Quality And Efficiency, Forklift Certified, Stand Up Forklift, and Cherry Picker. Preferred (not required): Produce Handling, Basic Produce Knowledge, Stay Focused, and Work Efficiently Alone And As Part Of A Team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsWork Quickly and AccuratelyQuality and EfficiencyForklift CertifiedStand Up ForkliftCherry PickerRider JackVisual InspectionsAdhere to Safety ProtocolsProper Lifting TechniquesUse of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)OSHA RegulationsMaintain Accurate RecordsVerbal CommunicationsThrive in Repetitive and Fast-Paced EnvironmentInterpersonal SkillsProduce HandlingBasic Produce KnowledgeStay FocusedWork Efficiently Alone and as Part of a TeamAttention to DetailAccurately Follow InstructionsTime-Management SkillsWork Efficiently and Independently in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentWork QuicklyWork AccuratelyMaintain High Standards of QualityMaintain High Standards of EfficiencyCommunicate EffectivelyCompliance With OSHA RegulationsStrong Verbal Communications SkillsThrive in Repetitive EnvironmentThrive in Fast-Paced EnvironmentStrong Interpersonal SkillsWork Efficiently AloneWork Efficiently as Part of a TeamStrong Attention to DetailWork Efficiently IndependentlyMaximize Space UtilizationSecure LoadUnload Return Items From TrailerClean and Organize MaterialsOrganize and Process Recyclable MaterialsEffective CommunicationMaintain Work Area and EquipmentFollow Prescribed Safety RegulationsConduct Visual InspectionsReport Discrepancies or IssuesAdhere to Safety Protocols and GuidelinesCommunicate Information to Warehouse SupervisorsThrive in a Repetitive and Fast-Paced EnvironmentProduce-Handling ExperiencePassionate About Mission to Eliminate Food Waste

Qualifications

Forklift CertifiedAuthorized to Work in the United StatesExperience or Comfort With Working in a Refrigerated Environment (36 Degrees)Willingness to Work Overtime and/or Possible WeekendsAbility to Lift Up to 50 Lbs RepetitivelyAbility to Stand, Squat, Kneel, and Bend RepetitivelyForklift Experience: Stand-UpHigh School Diploma or EquivalentFood Safety CertificationPrevious Experience in Warehouse Operations or Similar Role

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance

Full 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 2023, 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:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient individual to join our team as a Grocery Warehouse Loadout Associate. The Loadout Associate will be responsible for preparing and loading outgoing shipments of grocery products for delivery to our last mile delivery locations. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work quickly and accurately, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

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

  • Pay Rate - $18.00/hr. Schedule

  • 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. What you’ll be doing:

  • Load grocery products onto delivery trucks according to loading schedules and delivery routes, maximizing space utilization and ensuring proper placement to prevent damage during transit.

  • Secure load as well as unload return items from trailer

  • Clean and organize materials for production such as palletizes

  • Organize and process recyclable materials

  • Effectively communicate with all co-workers while still embodying our Core values.

  • Forklift Certified, stand up, cherry picker and rider jack

  • Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations to include wheel chocks and trailer stand

  • Conduct visual inspections of products and packaging to ensure compliance with company standards for freshness, quality, and presentation, and report any discrepancies or issues to management.

  • Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines for loading and handling of products, including proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with OSHA regulations.

  • Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments, including item quantities, delivery dates, and any special handling instructions, and communicate information to warehouse supervisors as needed. 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

  • Forklift Experience: Stand-up Nice for you to have:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Produce-handling experience, a plus

  • Food safety certification is a plus

  • Basic produce knowledge

  • Ability to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team

  • Previous experience in warehouse operations or a similar role preferred.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions.

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  • Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste Please see here for Misfits Market's Job Applicant Privacy Notice with the link.

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