DISH ASSOCIATE

EventWorks; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health insurance (medical, dental, VIs

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

EventWorks in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Dish Associate to manage care, handling, cleaning, and preparation of dishware and tabletop items used at events. You will ensure items meet company standards before and after client use, and maintain inventory accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

You will inspect, clean, sort, and package dish inventory, pick according to event orders, and perform quality checks prior to staging or loading.

Qualifications

• Read, write and identify numbers accurately
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Warehouse operations understanding preferred
• Event rental/warehouse experience a plus but not required
• Commitment to safety and proper lifting techniques
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and polish dishware to quality standards
• Inspect items for chips, cracks, stains, or defects
• Sort, count, and organize dish inventory
• Pick, pull, and prepare dish items per event orders
• Conduct quality checks prior to staging or shipment
• Package items securely to prevent damage during transport
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Report damaged, missing, or low-inventory items
• Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Fast-paced work

Safety awareness

Attendance and punctuality

Team collaboration

Lifting ability

Inventory discipline

Job description

Description

The Dish Associate is responsible for the care, handling, cleaning, and preparation of dishware and related tabletop items used at events. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the quality, presentation, and inventory integrity of cups, plates, silverware, glassware, and other dish items to ensure they meet Company standards before and after client use.

Dish Associates meticulously inspect, clean, sort, and package dish inventory to prevent loss or breakage and to ensure all items are event-ready. They pick and pull dish items according to event orders, verify quantities and product accuracy, and complete quality checks prior to staging or loading. Associates are expected to work efficiently to meet production timelines while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and accuracy.

This position requires close attention to detail, accountability for inventory, and the ability to work collaboratively within a warehouse team environment. Dish Associates must follow written instructions, order sheets, and inventory documentation to ensure accurate fulfillment of client orders.

Benefits

• 401k Safe Harbor with Employer 5% match


• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offered


• Employee Referral Bonus Program


• Potential for overtime

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and polish dishware to Company quality standards


• Inspect items for chips, cracks, stains, or defects


• Sort, count, and organize dish inventory accurately


• Pick, pull, and prepare dish items according to event orders


• Conduct quality control checks prior to staging or shipment


• Package items securely to prevent damage during transport


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas


• Report damaged, missing, or low-inventory items to leadership


• Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds consistently


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, push, and pull for extended periods of time


• Ability to climb ladders and work at varying heights


• Ability to perform repetitive movements throughout the shift


• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and identify numbers accurately


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment


• Basic understanding of warehouse operations preferred


• Previous warehouse or event rental industry experience is a plus but not required


• Commitment to workplace safety and proper lifting techniques


• Reliable attendance and punctuality