Fulfillment Center Picker/Packer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance

Job Summary

Home Place Pastures is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Full-Time Fulfillment Center Picker / Packer to join our team in northwest Mississippi. This role is vital to our pasture-to-table mission. You will accurately select, pack, and prepare our high-quality, ethically raised meat products for direct-to-consumer shipping and retail distribution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support local, regenerative agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Picking: Select frozen and refrigerated meat products from warehouse storage according to order sheets or handheld scanner instructions.
• Quality Control: Inspect items during picking to verify correct cuts, correct quantities, proper labeling, and packaging integrity.
• Order Packing: Safely package perishable goods into shipping containers with appropriate insulation and coolants (e.g., dry ice or gel packs) to prevent damage and thawing during transit.
• Labeling & Logistics: Seal packed containers, apply accurate shipping labels, and stage completed orders in the designated shipping area.
• Inventory Care: Restock incoming inventory, monitor product rotation, and report any stock discrepancies or damaged goods to the warehouse supervisor.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized work area in strict compliance with USDA food safety guidelines and warehouse protocols.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Reliability: Consistent attendance and punctual arrival are mandatory.
• Transportation: Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transit to the farm in Como, MS.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and remain standing or walking for a full 8-hour shift.
• Work Environment: Comfortable working extensively in cold environments, including walk-in refrigerators (32–40&degree;F) and freezers (<32&degree;F).
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in reading order specifications to avoid customer shipping errors.
• Experience: Prior warehouse, packing, or food industry experience is a plus, but on-site training will be provided for the right candidate.

Schedule & Benefits

• Type: Full-Time.
• Hours: Typical fulfillment center operational shifts (e.g., Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; specific hours discussed during the interview).
• Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, employee product discount, paid holiday and vacation time available after 60 days, and health insurance opportunities.