Company description

Hickory Nut Gap is a working family farm, and a meat distribution company based in Fairview, North Carolina. The meat company, Hickory Nut Gap Meats, collaborates with a network of farmers in our region to produce regeneratively raised, 100% grassfed beef and pasture raised heritage breed pork. Our meats are sold to retail, distributor, food service, ecommerce, and other customers across the eastern US.

We believe in a better world, and we are inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. Our team is made up of people who collaborate, support, have fun, and challenge one another with an eye towards improvement and growth. We need outstanding people to join our team and fulfill our mission and change the food system.

Job description

The Warehouse Associate works out of the HNG wholesale warehouse, a shared space in Flat Rock, NC. The warehouse is comprised of a multistory walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, dry storage areas, loading docks and office space. As a warehouse associate you are responsible for making sure our products and warehouse space are cared for, orders are accurate, customers are happy, and the team is supported. You will work in cold conditions where attention to detail is important for safety and to ensure the work is accurate and the warehouse is kept in good working condition. The ability to work as part of a team while executing individual tasks is a key to success in this role.

This position is a great way to get started with Hickory Nut Gap. We work to grow employees and have numerous managers and heads of departments who started in entry level roles.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Receive and pack orders with efficiency and accuracy
Assist in inventory management and rotation
Warehouse operational and team support
  
DAILY OVERSIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Assist in receiving product weekly
Operate Reach truck in cooler and freezer daily
Pack orders with efficiency and accuracy
Rotate meat through cooler and freezer
Assist with warehouse cleaning and upkeep
Attend weekly and monthly staff meetings
Miscellaneous support and tasks, as assigned by Warehouse Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION 
Experience using a reach truck or forklift
Ability to work well in a team
Ability to lift to 60 lbs
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Effective and professional oral and written communication
Ability and desire to enhance the reputation of the Hickory Nut Gap brand

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline