1st Shift Porter

Food Authority, INC; Montevideo (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Authority, INC in Jessup, MD is hiring for a first-shift, full-time sanitation and shipping associate. The role focuses on safe transport and delivery, proper temperature control, accurate counts, and FIFO inventory at customer locations.

You will follow HACCP and GMP guidelines, work 40 hours per week, and communicate effectively in English. The position requires 1-3 years of related experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Excellent teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in related position.
• Experience in sanitation required.
• Must follow safety protocols.
• Able to speak, read, and write English.
• Able to comply with HACCP, GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectation by ensuring safe transport and delivery of food to customer locations.
• Assure shipment of temperature controlled and undamaged product.
• Maintain FIFO inventory at customer locations.
• Ensure proper counts and daily operations.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Safety protocols

English proficiency

Independent worker

Tools

SQF paperwork

Job description

Career Opportunities with Food Authority, INC

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority have been dedicated to one simple goal: providing the finest quality products and services to its customers. We strive to satisfy a customer’s needs by ensuring that the freshest, most delicious produce and grocery items are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Today over four decades later, our family owned, and operated company maintains the 24/7/365 core philosophy and has locations in Melville, NY, as well as Jessup, MD and Westborough, MA.

Why choose Food Authority?

Food Authority is a growing company that prides itself on emphasizing value and commitment to its employees. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, great opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, time-off, and 401K with a great company match)!

This is located in Jessup, MD.

Hour Rate $16.00

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information. In addition to federal law requirements, Food Authority complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Description:

The objective of this position is to exceed the customer’s expectation of service by assuring the safe transportation and delivery of food to customer locations, following company policies and procedures. Assuring shipment of temperature controlled and undamaged product, proper count of goods at customer locations, assuring inventory levels are FIFO in the customer locations.

Schedule:

40 hours a week. 1st shift, two days off a week

Required skills and abilities:

1-3 years in related position, experience in sanitation required

Required to complete SQF paperwork for assigned duties

Work independently.

Ability to follow safety protocols

Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English to effectively communicate, follow written instructions, complete documentation, and ensure safety and accuracy in daily operations

Physical requirements:

The ability to lift 20-50 pounds regularly

The ability to respond quickly to sounds

The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

The ability to work for short period of time in cooler and freezer

Lifting, carrying, walking, standing kneeling, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling for long periods

Must be 18 years or older

1-year related experience

Able to follow detailed cleaning procedures and implement or improve on existing ones

Work with cleaning chemicals daily

Ability to operate sanitation equipment (mop, broom and or vacuum)

Schedule 1st shift

Work week is Sunday-Friday

Ability to work in the cold/ freezer

Accountabilities:

Cleanliness of entire facility

Emptying and cleaning garbage bins

Cleaning kitchen, bathrooms, equipment, walls, and stairs

Inventory management of cleaning supplies

Works with all departments to assure safe clean working environment

Follows HACCP, GMP, requirements are met or exceeded