Fulfillment Operations Associate Jobs in Arizona

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site (Monday–Saturday)

About Us
Hook to Fork is a fast-growing seafood and specialty foods distributor serving top chefs, restaurants, and resorts. We deliver premium, ultra-fresh products with speed, accuracy, and uncompromising cold-chain standards. We are seeking a dependable Operations Associate to assist with daily warehouse operations including packing seafood and specialty food orders, inventory handling, cold-chain preparation, local deliveries, and general operational support. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping seafood/specialty products.

• Manage early morning order fulfillment (Mon–Sat).

• Maintain accurate inventory in QuickBooks Enterprise, Excel, Word, and cloud drive systems.

• Inspect inbound shipments for quality and accuracy.

• Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and organized.

• Communicate with sales, drivers, and vendors to ensure smooth execution.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in food distribution or fine-dining kitchen/production (perishables).

• Highly organized, able to thrive in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

• Very comfortable with computers (QuickBooks, Excel, Word, cloud drives). If not fluent with technology, do not apply.

• Solid cold-chain and food-handling knowledge.

• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work in walk-ins/freezers.

• Clear product identification skills (species, cuts, pack sizes, U/M).

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay negiotable DOE

• Early-morning schedule, Monday–Saturday.

• Paid Trial Shift: Final candidates complete a 2-day, 4-hour paid working interview to validate inventory and warehouse skills.

How to Apply

Apply directly through ZipRecruiter with a short message about your perishable food service/warehouse experience. Candidates without relevant experience will not be considered.

Join Hook to Fork – Where Purpose Meets Product
Hook to Fork is a fast-growing, mission-driven food distributor specializing in premium, responsibly sourced meat and seafood. We supply top chefs and restaurants across the country with products they can trust—sustainably harvested, humanely raised, and always exceptional in quality.

We’re looking for professionals who know the ins and outs of food distribution and fulfillment—people who understand the importance of precision, freshness, and logistics when it comes to moving perishable, high-value products.

At Hook to Fork, you’ll be part of a passionate, tight-knit team that values transparency, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way. We offer a collaborative work culture, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact in a company that's redefining how chefs connect with their ingredients.