Driver

Flying Food Group; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Flying Food Group in East Granby, CT is seeking a non-exempt airline catering operations associate. You will load and unload aircraft, ensure catering accuracy, secure equipment, and coordinate with dispatchers to meet flight schedules.

The role demands physical effort, flexibility to work any day and shift, adherence to HACCP standards, and the ability to pass a ten-year background check and obtain a U.S. Customs seal.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in aircraft field operations preferred.
• Able to lift, push and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a 10 year background check and obtain a U.S. Customs seal.
• Ability to work flexible hours, any day of the week.

Responsibilities

• Load Catering Vehicle according to off loading specifications
• Ensure airline is correctly catered and all equipment is in place
• Load and unload aircraft in a safe and efficient manner
• Off load vehicles at facility to ensure efficient processing of airline equipment
• Set up international equipment according to the international account diagram
• Complete requisitions in the storeroom based on the needs of equipment
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of working areas as well as accounts assigned
• Responsible for deadheading excess equipment of accounts assigned.
• Verify meal carts based on Flight configuration
• Verify flight for completeness to ensure your carts are complete
• Monitor temperatures of carts to ensure HACCP compliance
• Work with dispatcher for airline times and flight schedules
• Drive safely to ensure no accidents occur
• Follow Airport transportation driving rules for speed limits and safety
• Conduct vehicle checks to ensure proper maintenance of vehicle
• Report all vehicle repairs on transportation log and to management
• Ensure proper operation of vehicle when loading and unloading aircraft
• In-house flight verification
• Ability to work flexible hours, any day of the week
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Aircraft operations experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Flexible hours

Background check + US Customs seal

Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $19.50/hr

Date: August 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Load Catering Vehicle according to off loading specifications
• Ensure airline is correctly catered and all equipment is in place
• Load and unload aircraft in a safe and efficient manner
• Off load vehicles at facility to ensure efficient processing of airline equipment
• Set up international equipment according to the international account diagram
• Complete requisitions in the storeroom based on the needs of equipment
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of working areas as well as accounts assigned
• Responsible for deadheading excess equipment of accounts assigned.
• Verify meal carts based on Flight configuration
• Verify flight for completeness to ensure your carts are complete
• Monitor temperatures of carts to ensure HACCP compliance
• Work with dispatcher for airline times and flight schedules
• Drive safely to ensure no accidents occur
• Follow Airport transportation driving rules for speed limits and safety
• Conduct vehicle checks to ensure proper maintenance of vehicle
• Report all vehicle repairs on transportation log and to management
• Ensure proper operation of vehicle when loading and unloading aircraft
• In-house flight verification
• Ability to work flexible hours, any day of the week
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Prior experience in the aircraft field operations preferred
• Able to lift, push and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, any day of the week
• Must be able to pass a 10 year background check and obtain a U.S. Customs seal

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional Manufacturing office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or listen. This employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The facility operates 24 hours, 365 days. Weekends mandatory.

Travel

0%

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefit, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.