Logistics Associate (64376)

**TITLE:**Logistics Associate

**DEPARTMENT:**Logistics

**REPORTS TO:**Logistics Supervisor

WHO WE ARE:

Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.

About the Role

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, Logistics Associates monitor daily onsite route distribution from start to finish. Logistics Associates load/unload trucks and stage routes for our delivery drivers. Logistics Associates are often the first person delivery drivers meet in person.  Logistics Associates facilitate driver load out.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Unload deliveries from trucks and/or cold storage
• Route organization/staging
• Check-in drivers and distribute routes accordingly
• Inform management of any errors or discrepancies

Who You Are

• 1+ years of equivalent experience
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid CA Food Handlers Certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire, if in CA)
• A team player approach to your work
• Ability to adhere to the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to standing, bending, and walking for extended periods of time, consistently lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds

Our Culture

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.  We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”), including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, hairstyles, hair texture, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.