We are excited to say that Imperfect Foods has joined the Misfits Market family. We’re a bunch of Misfits who come together every day to offer something other than the traditional grocery store shopping trip. We are an one in a melon kind of company - growing faster than our veggies and fruits. We don’t skip a beet on making high-quality food, more affordable and berry accessible to more people every day. Since 2018, we’ve built a full online grocery store that has rescued more than 228 million pounds of food. Fixing a broken food system isn’t easy peasy lemon squeezy, but we’re doing it everyday!

Based on your qualifications, our recruiters will find the pear-fect fit for you on our warehouse team. We know you'll be grape-ful to join one of our sweet as honey teams as a production, inventory, quality control, sanitation, and shipping & receiving worker.

What we will do for you:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive Salary
• Free groceries

Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicates with all co-workers while still embodying our values. Provides employees guidance on how to properly perform their task.
• Support and follow direction from all managers and supervisors and complete tasks with minimum supervision.
• Maintains quality standards by approving incoming products that conforms to specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable products within a short time frame.
• Maintains quality standards by approving in-process production that conforms to specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to facility leadership.
• Maintains quality standards by approving raw & finished products that conforms to specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Maintains quality standards by removing all products that fail to meet specifications.
• Monitor operations & recommend process improvements to meet standards.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Accomplishes organizational mission by completing related results as needed
• Responsible for the performance and productivity of their team
• Train new employees on standard operating procedures, Safety guidelines, and GMPs.
• Performs duties to support the operations of production, warehouse and inventory teams.
• Report any potential safety hazards or repair needs to supervisor or management
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Communicate with other cross-functional departments in order to collaborate and solve problems especially prep leads
• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Details and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Quality Supervisor
• Starting pay $21/hr
• Position based out of our Walnut, CA Warehouse
• Schedule: Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm; Sunday - Wednesday 12pm - 8:30pm.

• Basic produce knowledge
• Proficient in computer systems (Microsoft Office, Google Sheets)
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to count and basic math skills
• Ability to stay focused, work efficiently, and deliver results both alone and as part of a team
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work standing for 8+ hours
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment (38°F)
• Packing or assembly line experience
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Certification in forklift operation preferred, but not required

About You:

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain and teach methodologies.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to analyze information & data.
• Analytical, logical thought process and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to use and maintain inspection equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve and think on your feet (A.K.A. a mental juggler)
• Excels at independent, unsupervised work