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Cold Storage Inventory AssociateLocation: Shawsheen St, Tewksbury, MASchedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pmEmployment Type: Full-time Hourly Pay: $22-$24 per hour based on experience About WaldenWalden Local is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, locally-raised meat. Being a Certified B Corp on a mission to change the meat industry by displacing industrial, factory-farmed meat and seafood with sustainable and ethical alternatives, raised (and caught) locally and humanely by small, independent farmers and fishers. We connect families with farmers by distributing our delicious products directly to thousands of member households, through wholesale channels, and in select local retail locations. Our mission is to support healthier animals, people, and communities. 'At Walden we believe in simplicity, doing the right thing for our members, and that the little things matter.About the RoleAs a member of Walden's Cold Storage Inventory team, you'll receive, unload and transfer inventory from internal and external producers into our warehouse freezer bays on a quick timeline to ensure food safety and quality. You'll also be responsible for maintaining inventory counts, ensuring inventory quality and preparing inventory to be shipped to internal and external customers. Shipments can range from a handful of cases to 24+ pallets at a time.This is a fast-paced position that requires a flexible attitude as client drop-offs and pick-ups can change at the last minute. You'll be regularly using pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts and reach trucks throughout your shift to move inventory, so prior warehouse experience with PIT equipment is a must. If you're a team player and passionate about high-quality food, we want to hear from you!What You'll DoSafely operate PIT equipment, such as forklifts and reach trucks, in a busy, temperature-controlled warehouse environmentWear assigned protective clothing (PPE) for alternating between frozen (0 to -10F) and refrigerated (40-45F) environmentsUnload palletized deliveries using motorized pallet jacks and forklift trucksTransfer pallets of inventory to and from the walk-in freezers using forklifts and reach trucksPick pallets and cases from freezers for orders and stage them for scheduled pickupsVerify truck readiness for food transportation at pickup and drop off time, including assessing level of cleanliness and verifying appropriate truck temperaturesSafely load pallets onto client trucks in an organized and timely mannerManage inventory, including checking in deliveries and maintaining accurate inventory counts through use of the RF scanner and inventory tracking systemAssist 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 paperworkExercise good judgment and attention to detail when problems ariseWhat You'll Bring1+ years of experience using reach trucks, hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts in a warehouse environmentFlexible, team-oriented attitudeReliable transportation to our warehouse in Tewksbury, MA and excellent work attendanceWillingness to get hands dirty and jump in to do whatever needs to get doneAbility to lift and move 35-50 poundsBasic math skills, such as counting, adding and subtracting cases and pallets without a calculatorMust be comfortable working with heights (50ft-60ft)Bonus points if you have...3+ years of experience using reach trucks, hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts in a warehouse environmentExperience working in a temperature-controlled facility (our storage bays are held at -10F and our shipping/receiving dock is held at 40-45F)Don't check all the boxes? Don't worry! We know that there is no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Walden Local is committed to building a team that brings passion for our mission and a diverse set of experiences and opinions. Feel welcomed to bring your whole and authentic self and please apply if this is a role you feel passionately about! We read cover letters and encourage you to submit one that highlights your unique experience and interest in this role.What We OfferFinancial: 401k (starting at 90 days)Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision InsurancePaid Sick Days, Paid Time Off (starting at 6 months), 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Time OffThe Fun Stuff (starts from your first day): 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 shopWhen You Join Walden...You'll be Making Local Work - contributing to a mission-driven startup committed to reinvigorating local agricultural economies, in support of healthier communities, animals and soil. Walden Local is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, pastured, locally-raised meat, connecting families with farmers by distributing directly to thousands of households across the Northeast. We believe in simplicity, doing ridiculous things for our members, and that the little things matter. We're building a diverse team that shares these passions. If you're inspired by ambitious missions and working hard to solve complicated problems, we'd love to meet you! We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Differences make us better.