Part-Time Fulfillment Team Member
Happy Dirt is a “food hub” – a produce company that buys fruits and vegetables from regional farms and sells to retailers, restaurants, and food makers across the East coast. We work with a wide array of produce from 70+ mostly Southeastern farms and service hundreds of customers.
This will be a part-time position, averaging 18-24 hours/week. The position will report to the Fulfillment Manager and has two primary responsibilities (listed below).
Warehouse Order Fulfillment Responsibilities:
- Assist with the pack: pick customer orders and arrange pallets for local delivery and freight orders
- Participate in the safe and efficient flow of incoming product to ensure cold chain
- Help maintain cooler and inventory organization
- Successfully complete training on the safe use and handling of materials and Happy Dirt equipment
- Attend and participate in Fulfillment Team meetings
- Politely and clearly communicate with customers and vendors
- Assist Fulfillment Manager or Operations Manager with repairs or maintenance work as needed.
Food Safety & Custodial Responsibilities:
- Help clean Happy Dirt’s warehouse, coolers, and trucks
- Maintain Happy Dirt’s waste and recycling program
- Maintain Happy Dirt’s pest prevention and food safety programs
- Accurately complete and maintain cleaning logs
- Understand and comply with OSHA safety policies
- Report facilities issues to Fulfillment Manager
Job Requirements:
- Must be able to consistently lift 55lbs without assistance
- Must be able to lift 55-70lbs with assistance
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist and perform a variety of other physical functions on a consistent basis
- Must be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to work in varying environments including the ability to withstand cold temperatures (with proper protective clothing) for long periods of time
- Must have generally consistent attendance during probationary period
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of fresh produce handling preferred
- Forklift/electric pallet jack certified preferred
- A keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience implementing a food safety sanitation and cleaning protocols
- Experience conducting inventory counts
Possible Shifts:
- 3-4 Shifts per Week
- Monday - Friday
- In-time: 10:00AM or 12:00 PM
- Out-time: 6:00PM or 8:00PM (some days may run slightly longer)
- Sunday
- 12:00pm-6:00pm
Hours & Pay:
- Part-Time (18-24 hours/week)
- $16.00 – $18.00 with full benefits
- Opportunity for a raise after a 90-day performance review
Part-Time Benefits:
- 401K matching program (after 90 days)
- Weekly bag of fresh fruits and veggies
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Nights as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Durham, NC 27703 (Required)
Work Location: In person