Production Lead

<p><em>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 </em><em>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. </em><em>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. </em><em>By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers</em><em> helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes</em><em>, </em><em>with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.</em></p> <p><em>As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:</em></p> <p><em>Prioritizing our Customers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>Doing more with less</em></p> <p><em>Thinking Differently&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </em><em> </em><em> </em><em> </em></p> <p><em>Respecting one another&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>Moving deliberately and quickly&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>Taking initiative and delivering&nbsp;</em></p> <p><strong>What we do for you:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k)&nbsp;</li> <li>Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments</li> <li>Life insurance</li> <li>Paid vacation time</li> <li>Paid holidays&nbsp;</li> <li>Paid sick days</li> <li>Commuter benefits</li> <li>Compensation: $21/hr.&nbsp;</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Schedule: Sunday to Thursday 2am to 10:30am</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>At Misfits Market, our customers choose us for what we - quite literally - bring to the table. They expect their grocery order to arrive on time, fresh, and accurate and our Warehouse Leads play a critical role in ensuring that!&nbsp; Your role involves providing front-line support for the production team, ensuring compliance with quality protocols and standard operating processes. With a focus on safety, accuracy, and quality control, you will play a crucial part in meeting production targets and delivering high-quality products to our customers.</p> <p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with the production leaders to communicate daily goals, production targets, and safety briefings to the team. Delegate and distribute personnel to ensure the on-time completion of tasks and orders.&nbsp;</li> <li>Enforce and maintain quality control measures throughout the production process. Conduct regular inspections to ensure products meet specified quality standards, and address any deviations promptly.</li> <li>Adhere to standard processes to support operational goals. Identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and drive initiatives to streamline workflows.</li> <li>Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport grocery products throughout the warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks, moving pallets, and stacking products in designated storage areas.</li> <li>Proactively communicate effectively with the inventory control team to ensure the timely replenishment of stock on the line, preventing out-of-stock items and shorts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Foster effective communication across all warehouse teams to identify and effectively resolve issues that may impede the on-time and accurate delivery of customers orders.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain all safety standards as provided by leadership</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Authorized to work in the United States.</li> <li>Experience or comfort with working in a refrigerated environment (36 degrees)</li> <li>Strong verbal communications skills</li> <li>Ability to pass internal forklift operator certification.</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or similar&nbsp;environment.</li> <li>Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a repetitive and fast-paced environment</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation</li> <li>Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice for you to have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>HS Diploma or equivalent</li> <li>Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)</li> <li>Experience working in a food based environment</li> </ul> <p>Please see here for Misfits Market's <a href="https://www.misfitsmarket.com/careers-privacy">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a>.</p>