Stock Associate

Stock Associate

Long Island's leading butcher shop, Farmingdale Meat Market/Main Street Wholesale Meats, is looking for a Stock Associate to join our team! Family-owned and operated for three generations, our company is continuously growing—join us in providing the finest meats since 1946!

The Stock Associate is responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, organizing, and tracking inventory throughout the facility. This position ensures products are accurately received, rotated, and stored while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and unpack daily deliveries from vendors and suppliers.
• Store products in designated locations in an orderly and accessible manner.
• Examine inventory for quality, expiration dates, and damaged packaging; rotate stock as needed.
• Receive and count stock items and assist with inventory tracking and weekly inventory counts.
• Label and identify stock items using company inventory procedures.
• Ensure proof of delivery documents are signed, dated, and forwarded to the Accounting Department.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage areas.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving products throughout the facility as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic math and counting skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Food industry experience preferred but not required.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification preferred; training and certification may be provided for qualified candidates.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull products weighing up to 50 pounds or more with assistance when required.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment after training and certification.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a variety of environments throughout the day, including refrigerated coolers, freezers, warehouse/storage areas, loading docks, and outdoor locations.
• Regular exposure to varying temperatures, including cold refrigerated environments and outdoor hot, cold, wet, humid, or rainy weather conditions.
• May be required to work near moving equipment, delivery vehicles, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.

Why Join Farmingdale Meat Market / Main Street Wholesale Meats? Family-owned and operated since 1946, we've built our reputation on quality products, exceptional service, and the hard work of great people. For nearly 80 years, we've proudly supplied our customers throughout the region with products they trust and experiences they remember.

Behind every order is an opportunity to contribute to something bigger. Whether it's a family gathering, a special celebration, a restaurant guest's dining experience, or a successful event, our team plays an important role in delivering the quality and consistency our customers depend on.

Many of our team members have built long-term careers with us. What starts as one position often evolves into new responsibilities, new skills, and opportunities for advancement. We believe in developing our people, recognizing hard work, and promoting from within whenever possible.

This is a fast-paced environment where teamwork, accountability, quality, and customer service matter. While the early morning schedules aren't for everyone, many of our employees appreciate having more of their day available for family, personal commitments, and the things that matter most outside of work.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that takes pride in its work, contributes to exceptional customer experiences, and helps deliver products that people gather around every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FARMINGDALE MEAT MARKET, INC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.