Warehouse Associate

American Food & Vending; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Delicious employee meal and beverage?

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours and shifts

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Food & Vending in Houston, TX is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive, stock, and pick orders and to assist route drivers with daily loads.

You will work in refrigerated areas, follow safety guidelines, and help with inventories and general warehouse tasks. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

We offer weekly pay, 401(k) with company match, uniforms and safety shoes, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and with a team in a busy warehouse.
• Experience with warehouse equipment is preferred but not required; training may be provided.
• Lift up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for full shifts; follow safety procedures and be reliable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; eager to learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and stock incoming orders from vendors with proper documentation.
• Assist route drivers by loading daily orders onto box trucks and verifying contents.
• Operate in refrigerated/freezer environments, rotate stock, and conduct inventories.
• Perform cleaning duties and maintain a safe, tidy warehouse; manage trash removal.
• Support additional warehouse tasks as assigned and participate in team projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety focus

Organizational skills

Reliability

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: Houston, Texas

Summary: A Warehouse Associate at American Food & Vending will receive, stock, and pick orders as well as assist route drivers load daily orders.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and stock incoming food, beverage, and supply orders from local vendors, ensuring proper documentation and quality control.
• Assist route drivers by accurately loading daily orders onto box trucks in a timely manner, verifying order contents and maintaining organization.
• Work in refrigerated and freezer environments to organize, rotate, and take detailed inventory of products, following safety and food handling guidelines.
• Perform general cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, sanitizing bins and shelves, and managing trash removal to maintain a safe and tidy warehouse.
• Support additional warehouse tasks and responsibilities as assigned, such as assisting with stock counts, helping in other departments, or participating in team projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team within a busy warehouse environment.
• Previous experience with warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or counter service is preferred but not required; training may be provided for qualified candidates.
• Physical capability to lift 40 lbs, perform bending, walking, driving, and standing for full shifts; must demonstrate reliability and attention to safety procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new tasks or processes as business needs evolve.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family– Treat people as family.

Integrity– Do the right thing.

Responsiveness– Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence– Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork– Win together.

American Food & Vending Offers:

• Weekly pay
• 401K with company match
• Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
• Learning and advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.