Fulfillment Generalist (Part-Time, Contract)

Who We Are ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our fourth year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever. We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission! About the Position The Fulfillment Operations Generalist gets to the heart of the ButcherBox business, managing our fulfillment process to ensure our members' boxes are packed with accuracy and care. Through excellent collaboration and problem-solving, you work closely with our 3PLs to drive efficiencies within our operations and strengthen our vendor relationships. You are a strong communicator, proactive, and excited to handle the unexpected. You have a flexible mindset and see all roadblocks are opportunities to problem-solve. This is a 5 month contract, with an average of 25 hours per week Shift: Weekdays 4:00-9:00 AM EST Pay Rate: $25-30/hour Responsibilities: Manage shipment of products from order to delivery Track data and anticipate problems providing seamless customer experience Partner cross-functionally within BB to resolve issues Manage our member order fulfillment process by ensuring daily order distribution to our fulfillment centers Collaborate and communicate with fulfillment centers daily to review operations, order fulfillment, variations to fulfillment plan and identify & resolve raised issues. Act as an owner and be a main point of contact for the fulfillment centers Track fulfillment KPIs and work with the fulfillment centers to drive improvements Manage member order fulfillment queue and ensure orders are distributed to our fulfillment centers per the ButcherBox distribution rules Handle product substitutions, when necessary, ensuring compliance with ButcherBox substitution policies Communicate with facilities daily to review operations, order fulfillment, variations to plan and identify/resolve raised issues Coordinate with the Logistics team to coordinate weekly carrier optimization, track actual vs. expected delivery times, and identify and work to resolve issues in the carrier network Communicate with the Customer Support and Customer Experience teams to address operations and logistics issues Work with other Operations team members to understand/monitor the inventory levels and ensure adequate inventory is maintained Requirements: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Proactive and flexible mindset — able to handle unexpected challenges. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and coordinate fulfillment processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working with 3PLs or in a direct-to-consumer fulfillment environment. Understanding of e-commerce operations, inventory systems, and order management platforms. Familiarity with quality assurance processes and cost optimization strategies. Experience collaborating with engineering or technical teams to improve operational tools. ButcherBox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment at all steps in the hiring process. Every qualified applicant will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are happy provide reasonable accommodations during our hiring process. Please click here if you need to request an accommodation for your interview. ButcherBox does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in any part of our hiring process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.