Packaging Specialist

Back to jobs New Packaging Specialist Remote Apply About Us Hungryroot is using AI to build the most consumer-centric food and wellness company to ever exist. We are your personal assistant for healthy living. We get to know your goals, lifestyle, and budget, and we recommend and deliver healthy groceries, easy recipes and essential supplements for you and your family. It’s the easiest way to eat healthy, achieve your goals, save time, and discover new foods. Founded on the belief that food is the foundation of health, convenience should not mean compromise, and we’re all unique in how we eat and live, Hungryroot is building a future in which healthy living is easy and enjoyable.  We are a distributed team built on top talent from over 28 states across the U.S. While we have a headquarters in New York City, we support employees working from wherever they are based. We believe in fostering team connection and collaboration across all of our employees' locations. Expect to attend regular team building events and an annual company retreat. Expect to be treated like an owner who cares about our common goal, not someone who has to clock in and out of work.  We are looking for a Packaging Specialis t to be a part of our growing Fulfillment team. You will be responsible for monitoring, managing, and maintaining packaging materials and supplies across the supply chain. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, accurate tracking, and timely procurement of packaging components to support production and fulfillment operations. This role will join Hungryroot’s Operations team and you will report directly to our (Director of optimization). In this critical role you will (This role involves overseeing and optimizing inventory levels for packaging materials, conducting regular audits to ensure accuracy, and collaborating with procurement and production teams to forecast needs. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed records in inventory systems, managing incoming shipments, resolving discrepancies, and organizing storage efficiently. Compliance with safety, quality, and sustainability standards is crucial, alongside integrating AI processes to streamline operations. Ideal candidates possess 2+ years of inventory or warehouse experience, attention to detail, proficiency in inventory systems, and strong communication skills, with knowledge of packaging materials being advantageous. If you want to help us change how people grocery shop and eat for the better, we encourage you to apply!   Responsibilities Monitor and manage inventory levels of packaging materials (e.g., boxes, labels, containers, inserts) Perform regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy Collaborate with procurement, production, and warehouse teams to forecast packaging needs Maintain accurate records in inventory management systems (e.g., ERP, WMS) Receive, inspect, and log incoming packaging shipments for quality and quantity Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies or material shortages Communicate with vendors regarding delivery timelines, order issues, and reorders Organize storage areas for efficient access and stock rotation Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sustainability standards Continually integrate AI processes into your workflow and to simplify IT for the organization, so you can spend time on the most meaningful work.   Qualifications 2+ years of inventory, supply chain, or warehouse experience with produce (packaging experience preferred) Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Experience with inventory management systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Fishbowl) Ability to lift and move packaging materials as needed Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets Knowledge of packaging materials and specifications is a plus   Perks & Benefits Remote-first: work from home, work from our NYC office, work from anywhere in the U.S. - you decide! Equity  Unlimited vacation policy Universal paid parental leave Monthly Hungryroot credit for delicious, healthy groceries Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance Wellbeing benefits including One Medical, Spring Health, LiveHealth, Rightway care concierge, and more 401k A work from home stipend to support your initial home-office setup #LI-REMOTE The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Our mission to help make healthy eating easy, accessible, and joyful is better served by a diverse workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We have zero-tolerance for harassment or discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class. 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