COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Bona Furtuna is an Italian specialty food company on a mission to produce, source, and distribute the best heritage Italian fare we can find in the most sustainable fashion possible.
Our 350-hectar organic farm, La Furtuna Estate, is nestled into Sicily’s Monti Sicani mountain range, mere kilometers outside Corleone, where we produce estate-grown organic extra virgin olive oil.
We work with producers from across Italy similarly dedicated to producing exceptional products using heirloom ingredients and heritage practices.
Our dedication to sustainability and best business practices have led us to become proudly B Corp Certified, Climate Neutral Certified, and members of 1% for the Planet.
At Bona Furtuna, we strive to create an environment that is welcoming to all employees and their families (including our furry friends).
It is our goal to create a space where you enjoy coming to work, where you’re able to be present, and want to help build a work culture that promotes innovation, teamish-ness and growth.
We greatly value curiosity, autonomy, patience and kindness in every aspect of our work culture. We welcome all those who want to share our passion for the highest quality food, impeccable customer service, environmental sustainability, as well as social balance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Warehouse Associate will be working in our Raleigh distribution center as a part of our great fulfillment team. Team members will be responsible for picking and handling inventory, fulfilling daily orders, assist with building pallets, and perform warehouse cleaning protocols.
Working with the on-sight manager, the fulfillment team will follow best packing procedures to efficiently fulfill orders and provide premium customer service.
The ideal candidate will be hard working, have good attendance, develop strong relationships with other team members, is highly organized, executes in a timely manner, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
This is an on-site role (20-40 hours / week) for a Seasonal Warehouse Associate at Bona Furtuna in Raleigh, NC, with the potential to stay on part-time in 2025.
The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for shipping and receiving, packing, unloading, operating forklifts, and using pallet jacks on a day-to-day basis.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Aid in the fulfillment of Direct-to-Consumer and Business-to-Business orders
- Works well as part of a small team
- Can work 20-40 hours a week Monday-Friday
- Likes to work with their hands and can be on their feet all day
QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for organic, artisan food, and sustainable agriculture
- Highly Organized and Detail Oriented
- Experience in physical retail or fulfillment centers preferred
- Passion for organic, artisan food, and sustainable agriculture
- High school degree or equivalent work experience
- Ability to work well as a self-motivated individual in a growing company
- Shipping & Receiving, Packing, and Unloading skills
- Forklift Operation and Pallet Jack skills a plus
- Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in warehouse operations is a plus
BENEFITS
- Competitive pay
- Bonus available
- Can lead to a full-time position
- 40% off Bona Furtuna & Furtuna Skin products
- Sustainable commuting benefits redeemable for free product
- Daytime hours
- Healthcare for full-time staff after 60 days