Job Overview North Spore is on a mission to make mushroom cultivation and education accessible to all—indoors and out. From mushroom grow kits and cultivation tools to educational content and scientific expertise, we're empowering a new generation of growers. We're passionate about cultivating food, foraging for mushrooms, and 'spreading the spore'. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Material Handling, Freight, and Inventory Specialist to join our supply chain operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving all incoming deliveries, placing these materials into inventory, and moving to designated locations in a safe and efficient manner with high attention to detail. You are also responsible for auditing and organizing North Spore inventory on hand. The Material Handling and Inventory Specialist sets up incoming and outgoing freight for the company using our freight broker system. Responsibilities Receive all incoming shipments at North Spore's 921 Riverside St location Inspect all received goods for any damage, file damage claims as necessary, and adjust incoming inventory numbers as necessary Receive relevant freight info (pallet dimensions and counts, addresses) from North Spore teammates for incoming and outgoing shipments, arrange freight with our freight brokers. You arrange the freight and then you know when it is coming in or going out. These shipments may or may not be set up by teammates using a Google form or similar, but you will be informed and responsible for tracking the shipment. Material handling of all incoming shipments as well as all materials on site, with placement based on current designations for each material, and daily movement of product to make accessible to the rest of our warehouse team Stays up to date on all certifications related to material handling and safety Following all safety protocols related to material handling, including maintaining an up-to-date certification on all material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jacks, scissor lift), daily inspections of all equipment, daily maintenance as required Restacks/organizes pallets and materials, including wrapping pallets, to either relocate or to make safer for raising onto pallet racking. This job requires the ability to lift 50lbs repetitively to complete tasks Audits all inventory on site following audit schedule, taking manual counts and updating inventory counts in our digital system (Prodsmart) Restocks work stations with pallets, cartons, bundles, and stacks of material daily to keep individual station stock levels above required amount for daily operations What We're Looking For Must be able to lift up to 50lbs multiple times daily Must be able to work on their feet for full 8-hr shift Must be able to attain and maintain forklift operator's certification Prior forklift experience required (at least 6 months) Must be able to use inventory management software correctly Must be able to navigate digital freight broker system and use email effectively What We Offer Our hourly range for this position is $23-25/hr dependent on experience.
Our benefits package includes:
401k + employer match Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Short and long-term disability (Long-term is employer paid) Life insurance (Employer paid) Accident and critical illness insurance To Apply Submit your resume and application through this posting or send them to applications@northspore.com. Extra consideration will be given to those that submit a cover letter. North Spore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic pre-disposition or sexual orientation.
Pay:
$23.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance