Warehouse Associate (Porter) – Hands-On & Safe Operations

Latino Factor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Foods, founded in 1930, is the largest Caribbean and Hispanic food distributor in the United States, seeking an Associate, Warehouse (Porter) to perform essential manual labor in our warehouse. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility and support general warehouse operations.

The role emphasizes physical endurance, reliability, and teamwork to ensure efficient loading, unloading, and shipping processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Warehouse or manual labor experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for long periods.
• Must follow safety procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties in the warehouse (sweeping/mopping/dusting).
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables per procedures.
• Clean and maintain warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts).
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks and organizing inventory.
• Help prepare shipments (wrapping, labeling).
• Report damaged goods or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Adhere to safety protocols and policies.
• Support other warehouse tasks as needed.

Skills

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Stand/walk/bend/reach

Team oriented

Follow instructions

Safety procedures

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Iberia Foods, founded in 1930, is the largest Caribbean and Hispanic food distributor in the United States, seeking an Associate, Warehouse (Porter) to perform essential manual labor in our warehouse. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility and support general warehouse operations.

The role emphasizes physical endurance, reliability, and teamwork to ensure efficient loading, unloading, and shipping processes in a fast-paced environment.