Ground Operations Assistant - Ambient

About Us At FreshDirect , we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s homes — faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else. We’re not just a food company. We’re a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building one of the most innovative end-to-end food supply chains in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care. We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients — then use smart data, automation, and logistics to deliver them at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined — and we’re just getting started. If you’re passionate about innovation, care deeply about what people eat, and want to help build the future of food, we’d love to meet you. The Role FreshDirect is currently seeking a Ground Operations Assistant for our Inbound department in the New York area. The Ground Operations Assistant is responsible for receiving, storing, inventorying, and replenishing products while ensuring our good manufacturing practices are being followed. Other responsibilities may include flexibility to work in other departments picking and packing and/or loading trucks. What You’ll Do Processing all deliveries quickly and accurately, using our warehouse management system via RF (Radio Frequency) Guns and computers to complete all required transactions. Manually moving products between reserve locations and pick bins. Stocking pick bins and reserves with product based on work assignments via our warehouse management system. Working to or exceeding standard rates for activities set forth by the management team. Ability to use manual pallet jacks, U-boats, dollies, and other manual material handling equipment. Organizing and rotating products based on FIFO while keeping work areas clean and organized. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. In a workday: standing/walking 6-10 hours or more Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals. Constant exposure to temperatures: -10 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators) Ability to work in a wet and cold environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. Ability to work in other areas of the business as needed What you’ll Bring Powered Industrial Truck experience a preferred (Forklift; Cherry Picker; Rider Jack; Swing reach; etc.) Experience using warehouse management systems and Handheld devices. Must be comfortable with basic math skills. Must be able to read and comprehend in English. Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture Our Values at FreshDirect We live these values every day: A Passion for our customers Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, innovate, and act quickly to exceed expectations with every order and interaction. One team, one mission Everyone contributes & every role matters. We break silos, lift each other up, and share a relentless focus on delivering results. That way, we win together. Delivering excellence, every time We take pride in the quality of our food, service, and the experience we create. Our team goes above and beyond to earn trust and guarantee 100% freshness. Act with integrity We operate with honesty, respect, and accountability in how we treat our customers, teammates, and partners. We own our outcomes and always do what’s right, even when no one is watching. Make fast, bold decisions We challenge the status quo, embrace technolo…

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