Friday, December 13, 2024

Regional Food Operations Associate with TC Farms

This role involves working primarily in sustainably farmed and regionally sourced frozen meat, baked goods, and prepared meals order fulfillment operations, with secondary tasks in delivery logistics and warehouse organization. The position offers the opportunity to impact local food systems and grow with the company.

TC Farm offers the best pasture raised and organic fed meats along with other artisan foods to around 3000 members in Minnesota. We are working to build a more resilient food system by collaborating with independent farmers and food makers throughout the region.

We are reimagining what is possible with our local food system in partnership with farmers, producers, and customers. This is being supported by a substantial federal grant and over $1m in private investment. It will be an exciting journey for our team and for those who want to join us.

We are currently looking for a dependable and organized candidate to primarily support our freezer operations and delivery areas. This position would work in our warehouse space in Blaine, MN just 20 mins from downtown Minneapolis and St Paul off 35W. Shifts are Mon – Fri, averaging 8 hours a day depending on availability.

 

You will excel in this role if you have experience and/or interest in grocery, warehouse and facility operations, and/or sustainable agriculture. We are looking for people who can help us continue to grow our operations and who want to grow with our company.

If you want to apply to join our team, please know that we want candidates who can contribute and grow with us, not just another worker. Our team members are our most valuable resource.

 

Tell us what you offer and why you are interested in working with us in your submission. Applicants without that information will not be considered.

 

Responsibilities

Fantastic opportunity to help shape the operations of a growing business! The day-to-day tasks support a larger mission to disrupt traditional grocery and solve key issues in local food like access to cold chain storage, delivery logistics, work-life balance, sustainable business growth and more!

 

Freezer Operations (3.5 days/week):

  • Assist with Order picking Monday-Wednesday
  • Handle tasks related to the freezer on Fridays, including organization and inventory management and creative problem solving.

 

Forklift and Receiving:

  • Operate a forklift to receive products and manage inventory (floor counts, stock reports, verify overstock pallet quantities).
  • SKU organization and consolidation to maintain efficient storage and tracking.
  • Receive and move products for the dry and refrigerated areas.

 

Delivery and Logistics:

 

Secondary Tasks:

  • Support other warehouse departments as needed
  • Assist in packing and labeling kitchen products.
  • Support with picking and packing dry/produce goods.

 

Job Qualifications:

  • Reliability: Must be consistently available to work with the freezer team at least 3.5 days per week.
  • Work Ethic: Able to demonstrate a proactive approach and eagerness to take on responsibilities.
  • Time Management: Effective at managing time and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Freezer Experience: Comfortable working in sub-zero temperatures for extended periods.
  • Forklift Certification: Able to operate a forklift or willing to be trained to be certified.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage inventory, SKUs, and organize stock effectively.
  • Physical Ability: Capable of lifting and moving products as part of daily warehouse and freezer tasks.
  • Flexibility: Willing to handle secondary tasks, including deliveries, packing, and van drop-offs.
  • Attention to Detail: Able to accurately weigh samplers, organize overstock pallets, and verify product quantities.
  • Clean driving record.

 

We encourage women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks to apply.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected Hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Simple IRA retirement matching
  • Dental insurance
  • 30% Employee discount & stipend
  • Health & disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights, no weekends

Application Question(s):

  • Why do you want to work with TC Farm in this role?

Work Location: In person at Blaine, MN warehouse

Job Types: Full-time,


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