Warehouse Loader/Puller/Driver

Puff 'n Stuff Catering and Events; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Puff 'n Stuff is seeking a Warehouse Loader/Puller/Driver to load events accurately and efficiently. You will work with the Warehouse Manager to follow packing lists and choose appropriate vehicles based on size, location, and equipment.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift over 50 lbs, and readiness to work in a hot or cold unfurnished warehouse. Prior warehouse or catering experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years' experience in a warehouse or catering environment.
• Must have a clean MVR.
• Able to work in all weather conditions in an unair-conditioned warehouse.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull in excess of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all equipment prior to loading to ensure proper working order.
• Help ensure scheduled event departures are met by Service team.
• Receive deliveries and prepare product for delivery.
• Operate a fleet of various sized vehicles (i.e., vans, sprinters, box-trucks).
• Follow safety guidelines and report vehicle flaws to Warehouse Manager immediately.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and represent Puff ' Stuff positively in front of clients and guests.

Job description

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for food, customer service, and operational excellence. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity and trust are at the heart of everything you do. If so, we want you to join our team as a Warehouse Loader/Puller/Driver at Puff ‘n Stuff, a premier catering company dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences.

At Puff ‘n Stuff, we don’t just cater events—we create memorable experiences. Our team is driven by four core values:

Passion: We love what we do and take pride in delivering exceptional food and service.

Customer Focus: We go above and beyond to exceed client expectations.

Trust: We build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and team members through integrity and reliability.

Creativity: We embrace innovation to craft unique culinary and event experiences.

Job Overview

Puff 'n Stuff is looking for a warehouse Loader/Puller/Driver to pull and load all service events correctly and efficiently. They will work directly with the Warehouse Manager to follow a packing list and select appropriate vehicles for events, considering vehicle size, event location, and necessary equipment.

Primary Job Functions

• Inspect all equipment prior to loading to ensure proper working order, communicate with the team if anything is lacking
• Help ensure scheduled event departures are met by Service team
• Receive deliveries and prepare product for delivery
• Operate a fleet of various sized vehicles (i.e., vans, sprinters, box-trucks)
• Help ensure safe operation of vehicles by reporting any flaws in vehicle to Warehouse Manager immediately
• Follow guidelines for storing equipment and adhere to safety guidelines at all times
• Able to work independently or as a member of a team
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and represent Puff ' Stuff positively in front of clients and guests

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Organizational skills
• Efficient in movement
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes
• Ability to read a room diagram/floor plan and set according to room and equipment specifics
• Must be have clean MVR
• Puff n' Stuff Catering's commissary building contains a 12,000 sq. ft. warehouse space consisting of catering equipment, truck loading bays, linen processing area, and dish washing area. The warehouse operates with open bay doors and is not air-conditioned. Because of this, you should expect to work in all weather conditions (ex. when it is cold outside, it is COLD inside the warehouse, when it is hot outside it is HOT in the warehouse).

Physical Demands

• Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling in excess of 50lbs
• Must be able to bend, reach, twist, grasp, and turn with complete flexibility

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years' experience in a warehouse or catering environment