Walden Local Meat Co. · 12 hours ago
Cold Storage Inventory Associate
1668 Shawsheen Street, Tewksbury, MA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.50/hr - $24/hr
1+ years expWalden Local Meat Co. is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, locally-raised meat. As a Cold Storage Inventory Associate, you will receive, unload, and transfer inventory while maintaining accurate counts and quality, ensuring timely shipments to customers.
Food and BeverageAgriculture
Responsibilities
Safely operate PIT equipment, such as forklifts and reach trucks, in a busy, temperature-controlled warehouse environment
Wear assigned protective clothing (PPE) for alternating between frozen (0 to -10F) and refrigerated (40-45F) environments
Unload palletized deliveries using motorized pallet jacks and forklift trucks
Transfer pallets of inventory to and from the walk-in freezers using forklifts and reach trucks
Pick pallets and cases from freezers for orders and stage them for scheduled pickups
Verify truck readiness for food transportation at pickup and drop off time, including assessing level of cleanliness and verifying appropriate truck temperatures
Safely load pallets onto client trucks in an organized and timely manner
Manage inventory, including checking in deliveries and maintaining accurate inventory counts through use of the RF scanner and inventory tracking system
Assist with general warehouse tasks to maintain a clean and safe work environment, such as breaking down cardboard boxes
Complete general duties pertaining to the continued operation of the business, such as completing drop-off and pick-up paperwork
Exercise good judgment and attention to detail when problems arise
Qualification
Required
1+ years of experience using reach trucks, hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts in a warehouse environment
Flexible, team-oriented attitude
Reliable transportation to our warehouse in Tewksbury, MA and excellent work attendance
Willingness to get hands dirty and jump in to do whatever needs to get done
Ability to lift and move 35-50 pounds
Basic math skills, such as counting, adding and subtracting cases and pallets without a calculator
Must be comfortable working with heights (50ft-60ft)
Preferred
3+ years of experience using reach trucks, hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts in a warehouse environment
Experience working in a temperature-controlled facility (our storage bays are held at -10F and our shipping/receiving dock is held at 40-45F)
Benefits
Company Annual Incentive Program (AIP/Bonus)
401k with a 4% match (starting at 90 days)
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Sick Days
Paid Time Off (starting at 6 months)
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Up to 5lbs of free meat weekly
25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships
25% discount at our South End Boston butcher shop
Company
Walden Local Meat Co.
Walden is cultivating a thriving food system from the ground up.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.62M2018-05-31Series Unknown· $1.44M
2015-04-15Series Unknown· $1.18M
Leadership Team
Kristen Cummings
Director of Retail and Partnerships
Recent News
2023-12-21
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