Operations Associate, New York, #972

Gopuff
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Operations Associates with retail or restaurant experience and physical stamina will find this hands-on, customer-facing role in New York.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who thrive in flexible, unpredictable schedules and can work multiple shifts
    — “The ability to work a fluid schedule and be available during peak shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts)”
  • People who are physically capable and comfortable with repetitive tasks in a warehouse-like setting
    — “Stand, push, pull, squat, bend, reach and walk during shifts”

Things to consider

  • This role may involve exposure to alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine products in inventory
    — “Handle products that may contain tobacco, nicotine, and/or alcohol”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in cold environments periodically
    — “Work in freezer locations periodically throughout shifts”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with inventory management and attention to detail in your resume
    — “ensure physical inventory count matches purchase order/invoice”
  • Showcase any experience with food and beverage preparation or handling
    — “Prepare quality beverages and food menu items for all customers”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with basic web-based tools like Google G-Suite
    — “General working knowledge of basic web-based software applications (e.g. Google G-Suite)”
  • Mention your ability to lift up to 49 pounds and work on your feet for long periods
    — “Lift up to 49 pounds”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate order fulfillment
  • customer satisfaction
Typical background
retailinventory managementcustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementCustomer ServiceProduct Handling

Preferred

Retail ExperienceFood Preparation

About the role

Original posting from Gopuff via Lever

Gopuff is looking for Operations Associates (OAs) to join the operations team. Directly reporting to a Site Leader, OAs play an essential role at Gopuff that requires drive, perseverance, positivity, and enthusiasm for the challenge. You will accomplish a variety of operations responsibilities including picking, packing, receiving product both within our site and accompanying kitchen (if applicable), and working with our partner drivers.

Customers turn to Gopuff to provide their everyday essentials—day and night, rain or shine. We're assembling a team of thinkers, dreamers and risk takers who are ready to help us reshape the world of retail faster than ever before. And it doesn't hurt if you like snacks.

Responsibilities: 

-Pick and pack items for dispatch to customers

-Receive and unpack pallets of product from vendors, ensure physical inventory count matches purchase order/invoice, and resolve discrepancies

-Manage inventory and re-shelving of canceled orders

-Clean and organize sales floor and overall facility

-Manage waste and spoilage through strict compliance with FIFO practice

-Contact customer for substituted or out-of-stock items

-Handle, scan and move product in a safe and well-organized manner

-Stand, push, pull, squat, bend, reach and walk during shifts

-Use carts, pallet jacks, dollies and other equipment to move product

-Handle products that may contain tobacco, nicotine, and/or alcohol

-Work in freezer locations periodically throughout shifts

-Capability to walk several flights of steps periodically throughout the day

-Prepare quality beverages and food menu items for all customers by observing all recipes and presentation standards

-Ensure accuracy of all food and beverage packaged for delivery

-Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products

-Receive and put away order/invoice, and resolve discrepancies when they do not match expiration requirements

-Maintain Kitchen Facility organization and standards to ensure resources can be accessed while managing waste and spoilage through mindful pouring and food preparation

-Prepare, package and stage/handoff orders

Qualifications:

-High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

-Experience working in a restaurant or retail environment (preferred, not required)

-The ability to work a fluid schedule and be available during peak shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts)

-General working knowledge of basic web-based software applications (e.g. Google G-Suite)

-Stand and walk for the duration of an assigned shift

-Lift up to 49 pounds

-Available to work flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and holidays

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What We Offer:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • 25% employee discount & FAM Membership
  • Vacation and Sick Time for eligible employees
  • EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.

And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.

Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.

Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Source: Gopuff careers (Lever)

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