Quality Control & Receiving Associate

About Imperfect:Founded in 2015, Imperfect Foods, a Certified B CorporationTM (B CorpTM), is the leading online grocer at the forefront of eliminating food waste and building a better food system. We work directly with farmers and producers to rescue, redistribute, and develop goods across multiple grocery categories, and to date have rescued more than 150 million pounds of food from lesser outcomes. Our customers enjoy a customizable service that is more affordable and more environmentally friendly than the average trip to the grocery store.
Mission: At Imperfect Foods, we're on a mission to eliminate food waste and build a better food system for everyone.
Net Zero Carbon Commitment: Imperfect Foods pledged to become a net-zero carbon operation by 2030. To do that, we’re working to optimize every part of our business operations and supply chain to mitigate waste, and are switching to 100% renewable energy in our fulfillment centers and vehicle fleet by 2027.
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About the Role: As a QC & Receiving associate, you are responsible for overseeing and assisting in the day to day QC and receiving operations. You will inspect incoming product, ensuring it meets the company's standards for quality before receiving. Continually inspect product quality throughout the product life. You will also assist in any required paperwork for product rejections, replacements or receiving into the warehouse inventory systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the QC supervisor to ensure incoming products meet the company’s specifications and quality guidelines.
• Operates lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.
• Unpacks, examines and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with leadership to rectify damages and shortages. 
• Receives and processes defective products returned for replacement or credit.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.  
• Please note, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at any time at your Manager’s discretion.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in a cold environment
• Experience in the fresh produce/food industry 
• Computer literate (willingness and ability to learn: Dashboards, Google Documents, Spreadsheets, & Delivery Business Pro)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Energetic and excited about Imperfect 
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask 
• Excels at independent, unsupervised work 
• Forklift certified, a plus

About You:

• Ability to stay focused and work efficiently both alone and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and see the big picture
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills
• You’re passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste and create a better food system for all

Details of Position:

• Permanent, full-time position
• This position is based out of our local warehouse in Clackamas
• Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 6:00 am-2:30 pm
• Pay rate is $19.50/hour + quarterly bonuses
• This position reports to the Warehouse and Inventory Manager
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401K, paid parental leave, and free groceries!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time
• Occasional movement around the office may be necessary
• Standing desks and/or other ergonomic accommodation is available upon request
• Regular work with computers, including keyboards, mouses, and screens
• Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets
• Able to work in cold temperatures in a refrigerated environment

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