Warehouse Distribution Center Specialist

Join Our Team as a Distribution Center Specialist!

• Location: Norton Distribution Facility
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 3pm to 12AM . Rotating Saturday mornings will be needed from roughly between November until January.
• Compensation: $23-$26/hour

Help Deliver Quality Food Products to Customers Across the Country

Are you looking for a role where you can make a direct impact on the food supply chain? As a Distribution Center Specialist , you'll play a key role in supporting the storage, handling, and distribution of Home Market Foods' prepared food products. Working closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Production, and Customer Service teams, you'll help ensure product quality, food safety, inventory accuracy, and on-time deliveries from our Norton Distribution Center.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing and distribution environment and enjoys coordinating the movement of products from production to customer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as the primary communication link between the production facility and distribution center regarding inbound and outbound product shipments

Verify inbound refrigerated trailer temperatures and cooling unit settings to maintain cold-chain integrity and food safety requirements

Confirm outbound trailer temperatures meet Home Market Foods' food safety and product quality standards before shipment

Perform and document facility safety inspections to support a safe, compliant, and audit-ready operation

Organize pick sheets, bills of lading, and shipping documentation for efficient order fulfillment

Coordinate dock door assignments and communicate with inbound and outbound carriers

Support readiness for third-party audits, food safety inspections, and customer audits

Maintain documentation including pest control records, forklift preventive maintenance records, and rack safety inspections

Monitor and communicate short-dated inventory to Customer Service to help minimize food waste

Partner with Quality Assurance to manage test-and-hold inventory and product release processes

Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly distribution center KPI and operational reports

Verify staged customer orders for accuracy prior to shipment

Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, R&D, and QA teams to support new product launches and item setup in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Assist with sample order coordination for customers and internal stakeholders

Support daily shipment processing and inventory transactions

Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in a food manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or supply chain environment preferred

Familiarity with refrigerated or temperature-controlled products is a plus

Knowledge of food safety programs, quality systems, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), or HACCP principles is beneficial

Proficiency with Microsoft Office required

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or other ERP systems preferred

Basic computer troubleshooting skills preferred

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods

Good vision and manual dexterity required

Occasional Saturday work may be required during peak production and shipping periods

Company-provided PPE must be worn when entering production and food processing areas

Exposure to refrigerated storage and distribution environments may occur

Why Join Home Market Foods?

At Home Market Foods, we're passionate about delivering high-quality, great-tasting food products to customers nationwide. You'll be part of a collaborative team that plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, food safety compliance, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction from production through distribution.

Join us and help keep our food products moving safely, efficiently, and on time. Apply today!

Pay Range Mechanic ll MA

$23 — $26 USD

Exciting Benefits Await You!

Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.

Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.

Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.

Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.

Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.

Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.

Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.

Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.

Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.

Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.

Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.

Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.

Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!

Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN