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About Us

We're FreshDirect, we've offered the best selection of fresh food since 2002, and we can proudly say that we pioneered online grocery shopping. From our state-of-the art facility in the Bronx, we provide grocery delivery to the greater New York City metropolitan area, with seasonal service to eastern Long Island and the Jersey Shore. FreshDirect is building a better food system by bringing people closer to the highest quality, freshest food possible through a best-in-class delivery experience. We do this by having higher standards, sourcing locally and sustainably, and caring more for the people and communities we serve.

The Freezer Department Personal Shopper is responsible for packing grocery items and other goods, scans items for order completion, and ensures the customer's goods are well protected. This role does not require previous experience.

Responsibilities and Working Conditions:

• Packs the grocery items and other goods making sure that fragile items are protected
• Processing (picking + scanning + packing)
• Safe Food Practices specific to department
• Assist in housekeeping of the department
• Maintain excellent safety, quality, cleanliness, and productivity standards within the distribution warehouse
• Audit product for quality
• Maintain a team player mentality by assisting others when the need arises.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In a workday: standing/walking 6-10 hours or more
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals, loud noises, flashing lights
• Constant exposure to temperatures: <-10 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators)
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
• Ability to work in other areas of the business as needed

Education and Qualifications:

• Must be able to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Must be able to work holidays.
• Must be able to start overnight or early morning hours (start times vary by department)
• Must be comfortable in warehouse/production environment
• Ability to meet production and accuracy standards in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to stand and walk for long period of times
• Ability to push, pull, squat, twist, kneel, reach, turn and bend
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40lbs intermittently during a typical work shift
• Comfortable and able to work a 8-12hr shift (hours per day are based on business need) (Overtime is mandatory!)
• Must be able to stand for majority of your shift
• Ability to work in climate from -10 to 0 degrees.
• Required to wear oil and slip resistant shoes
• Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture

Note: The hourly range for this role is from $17.50 to $17.50. Specific compensation for the role may vary based on many factors including but not limited to candidate experience, and skills.

Why choose FreshDirect?

We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.

Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

• A flexible and generous paid time off plan
• 20% off at freshdirect.com and significant markdowns at our employee market
• 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
• Regular events and barbecues for employees

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Our Culture
We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.

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