Walden Local Meat Co.
Job Title: Seasonal Picker Packer
Location:
Shawsheen St, Tewksbury, MA
Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am-4pm
Employment Type:
Seasonal
Hours: 7am-3pm
Pay: $19.00
Walden Local is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, locally-raised meat. Being a Certified B Corp on a mission to change the meat industry by displacing industrial, factory-farmed meat and seafood with sustainable and ethical alternatives, raised (and caught) locally and humanely by small, independent farmers and fishers. We connect families with farmers by distributing our delicious products directly to thousands of member households, through wholesale channels, and in select local retail locations. Our mission is to support healthier animals, people, and communities. The team believes in simplicity, doing the right thing for our members, and that the little things matter.
What You'll Do
Work on a team-based packing line in our refrigerated packing room (40-45F) while wearing your assigned PPE (protective equipment)
Follow an electronic pick sheet to select pre-packaged meat cuts for packing
Neatly pack items into reusable coolers
Perform regular quality checks to ensure our members receive high-quality deliveries every month
Assist with general warehouse maintenance to ensure a safe and clean work environment
Exercise good judgment and attention to detail when problems arise
Cross train both within your team and with other departments to develop your skills and progress your career
What You'll Bring
Work on a team-based packing line in our refrigerated packing room (40-45F) while wearing your assigned PPE (protective equipment)
Follow an electronic pick sheet to select pre-packaged meat cuts for packing
Neatly pack items into reusable coolers
Perform regular quality checks to ensure our members receive high-quality deliveries every month
Assist with general warehouse maintenance to ensure a safe and clean work environment
Exercise good judgment and attention to detail when problems arise
Cross train both within your team and with other departments to develop your skills and progress your career
Bonus points if you have...
Cashiering/Bagging experience
Pick and pack experience
Warehouse experience
Food or agriculture industry experience
Experience working in a temperature-controlled facility (our packing room is held at 40-45F)
Don't check all the boxes? Don't worry! We know that there is no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Walden Local is committed to building a team that brings passion for our mission and a diverse set of experiences and opinions. Feel welcomed to bring your whole and authentic self and please apply if this is a role you feel passionately about! We read cover letters and encourage you to submit one that highlights your unique experience and interest in this role.
What We Offer
Financial: 401k with a 4% match (starting at 90 days)
Health & Wellness: Paid Sick Days
The Fun Stuff (starts from your first day): up to 5 lbs of free meat weekly, 25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships, 25% discount at our Boston butcher shop
When You Join Walden...
You'll be Making Local Work - contributing to a mission-driven startup committed to reinvigorating local agricultural economies, in support of healthier communities, animals and soil. Walden Local is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, pastured, locally-raised meat, connecting families with farmers by distributing directly to thousands of households across the Northeast. We believe in simplicity, doing ridiculous things for our members, and that the little things matter. We're building a diverse team that shares these passions. If you're inspired by ambitious missions and working hard to solve complicated problems, we'd love to meet you!
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Differences make us better.
Walden Local runs a criminal background check for all employees hired to work for the company.
Location:
Shawsheen St, Tewksbury, MA
Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am-4pm
Employment Type:
Seasonal
Hours: 7am-3pm
Pay: $19.00
Walden Local is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, locally-raised meat. Being a Certified B Corp on a mission to change the meat industry by displacing industrial, factory-farmed meat and seafood with sustainable and ethical alternatives, raised (and caught) locally and humanely by small, independent farmers and fishers. We connect families with farmers by distributing our delicious products directly to thousands of member households, through wholesale channels, and in select local retail locations. Our mission is to support healthier animals, people, and communities. The team believes in simplicity, doing the right thing for our members, and that the little things matter.
What You'll Do
Work on a team-based packing line in our refrigerated packing room (40-45F) while wearing your assigned PPE (protective equipment)
Follow an electronic pick sheet to select pre-packaged meat cuts for packing
Neatly pack items into reusable coolers
Perform regular quality checks to ensure our members receive high-quality deliveries every month
Assist with general warehouse maintenance to ensure a safe and clean work environment
Exercise good judgment and attention to detail when problems arise
Cross train both within your team and with other departments to develop your skills and progress your career
What You'll Bring
Work on a team-based packing line in our refrigerated packing room (40-45F) while wearing your assigned PPE (protective equipment)
Follow an electronic pick sheet to select pre-packaged meat cuts for packing
Neatly pack items into reusable coolers
Perform regular quality checks to ensure our members receive high-quality deliveries every month
Assist with general warehouse maintenance to ensure a safe and clean work environment
Exercise good judgment and attention to detail when problems arise
Cross train both within your team and with other departments to develop your skills and progress your career
Bonus points if you have...
Cashiering/Bagging experience
Pick and pack experience
Warehouse experience
Food or agriculture industry experience
Experience working in a temperature-controlled facility (our packing room is held at 40-45F)
Don't check all the boxes? Don't worry! We know that there is no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Walden Local is committed to building a team that brings passion for our mission and a diverse set of experiences and opinions. Feel welcomed to bring your whole and authentic self and please apply if this is a role you feel passionately about! We read cover letters and encourage you to submit one that highlights your unique experience and interest in this role.
What We Offer
Financial: 401k with a 4% match (starting at 90 days)
Health & Wellness: Paid Sick Days
The Fun Stuff (starts from your first day): up to 5 lbs of free meat weekly, 25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships, 25% discount at our Boston butcher shop
When You Join Walden...
You'll be Making Local Work - contributing to a mission-driven startup committed to reinvigorating local agricultural economies, in support of healthier communities, animals and soil. Walden Local is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, pastured, locally-raised meat, connecting families with farmers by distributing directly to thousands of households across the Northeast. We believe in simplicity, doing ridiculous things for our members, and that the little things matter. We're building a diverse team that shares these passions. If you're inspired by ambitious missions and working hard to solve complicated problems, we'd love to meet you!
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Differences make us better.
Walden Local runs a criminal background check for all employees hired to work for the company.