FreshDirect Express, Outbound Personal Shopper (Manhattan)

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
FreshDirect, in compliance with New York City law, is requiring that all employees working in any of our New York City locations be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are approved for a medical or religious accommodation. As a part of this process, you will be required to provide supporting documentation about the reason you cannot be vaccinated. If your request for an accommodation is not approved, then your employment will be terminated.

As of February 9 th , you are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status no later than your first day of your employment. Failure to provide timely proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will result in you being placed on an unpaid leave of absence and potential termination of employment from FreshDirect.

The FreshDirect Express Personal Shopper is responsible for packing grocery items and other goods, scan items for order completion, and ensures the customer’s goods are well protected, working out of our Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan location. This role does not require previous experience.

Responsibilities:

• Receives picked orders and ensures that all items are accounted for
• Packs the grocery items and other goods making sure that fragile items are protected
• Processing (picking + scanning + packing)
• Performs replenishment process
• Transfer finished products and raw material around the plant and warehouse
• Perform cycle counts
• Quality assurance of raw and finished materials
• Safe Food Practices specific to department
• Pick food products and pack in racks verifying items using UPC codes.
• Stack processed food products in totes and boxes.
• Scan labels on packages load totes and boxes and label packages with printed labels.
• Spot check packages emerging from machinery for correct labeling.
• Assist in shut down procedures.
• Assist in housekeeping of the department
• Operate equipment during order picking process
• Move throughout the Fulfillment Center for the majority of the shift
• Ensure that the cart is scanned into computer system at the end of the picking process
• Maintain excellent safety, quality, cleanliness, and productivity standards within the distribution warehouse
• Breakdown and stock production shelves
Pack products for customers for delivery

Education and Qualifications:

• 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)
• Must be able to stand for majority of your shift
• Observance to established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties
• Ability to work in climate from 32 to 38 degrees
• Must be able to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Must be able to start overnight or early morning hours (start times vary by department)
• Must be comfortable in warehouse/production environment
• Experience as a cashier at a Grocery Store is a plus
• Ability to meet production and accuracy standards in a fast-paced work environment.
• Basic reading and math skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to apply knowledge of processes involved, production methods, and products to the nuances of everyday operation
Ability to clearly communicate in English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Who is FreshDirect:

FreshDirect is the northeast's leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to customers throughout seven states, including the New York City, Philadelphia, and District of Columbia metropolitan areas. FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers. FreshDirect is proud to have joined the multi-national grocery and technology organization, Ahold Delhaize, at the beginning of 2021. This acquisition will fuel FreshDirect’s growth as a leading eCommerce grocer in the United States.

From the beginning, FreshDirect has set out to provide something different. We are a community partner with a mission to deliver the highest quality and service that customers can find. This is an environment in which associates can innovate, grow and have successful careers—most of our leaders have come up through our ranks. And thanks to our team’s extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

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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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 Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.

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