Hickory Nut Gap Warehouse Associate

OVERVIEW
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’re 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.

ROLE
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.

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

TO APPLY: Email Cover Letter and Resume to the Hiring Manager: ann.sitler@hickorynutgap.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20