Warehouse Associate

Gourmet Foods International; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and dedicated warehouse team at a leading food distribution company! In this fast-paced role, you'll be responsible for unloading and preparing specialty food items for delivery. You'll work with a team that values flexibility and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a supportive work environment while staying engaged throughout your shift. With benefits like medical and dental insurance, flexible paid time off, and even college reimbursement, this position is perfect for those looking to grow and thrive in a collaborative setting. Come be part of something great!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Free College Tuition

PAID Parental Leave

Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Previous warehouse and/or cold storage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload, receive, and place incoming inventory items.
• Operate RF handheld device to scan, pull, and pack items.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

Tools

RF handheld device

Pallet jack

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Job Details Job Location: GFI Pompano - Pompano Beach, FL Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School or GED Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Warehouse

Job Overview

You’ll be part of the dedicated warehouse team delivering delicious specialty foods items to our customers. Our fast-paced, physical roles receive trucks full of orders, then prepare them for delivery. You’ll load conveyor belts, and transport and stage deliveries to be picked up by drivers.

What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:

1. Unload, receive and place incoming inventory items away.
2. Operate an RF handheld device to scan, pull and pack items to fulfill orders.
3. View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks.
4. Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.

Things you need to be able to do:

1. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Carry up to 50 lbs. Push/Pull up to 30 lbs. of force.
2. Must be able to be exposed to a refrigerated and freezer environment, ranging from 0 - 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Ascend and descend a step with a height of 10 in. From the floor.
4. Excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions and meet deadlines and be able to work under minimal supervision.
5. Able to stand for long periods of time.
6. Able to reach and bend.

Things that are a plus but not a deal-breaker:

1. Previous warehouse and/or cold storage experience.
2. RF handheld device experience.
3. Pallet jack experience preferred and or stand-up forklift certification.

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

1. Keep moving. This job is fast paced so you’ll stay engaged with your team the entire shift.
2. Flexibility. We operate 24-7. Let us know what shifts work best for you, overnight, early morning, day or weekend.
3. Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement including college reimbursement. We want to see you grow with the company.
4. Keeping it fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
5. Team work. Work on a team that supports each other.

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 30 days per year, Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Pay differential for night shift from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.

SCHEDULE: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday, Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.