gourmet FOODS is hiring: Warehouse Associate in Lakeland

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GFI Lakeland - Lakeland, FL | Full Time | High School or GED | $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Overview: Gourmet Foods International is a specialty Food Distributor and offers 3PL services under the branch Cold Locker. GFI is a team-oriented company embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. We offer a great work environment, professional development, motivating career pathways, and competitive compensation.

A Warehouse Associate is responsible for safe handling and best practices in providing warehouse services for our customers.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Unload or load over-the-road trucks and ocean containers using machinery or by hand
• Receiving and shipping of palletized products into and out of a rack system
• Case picking of orders with an emphasis on accuracy
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages
• Picking and packing of orders
• Machine, facility, and product inspection forms
• Other reports and forms as required

Things You Need To Be Able To Do

• Excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions and meet deadlines and be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Carry up to 50 lbs. Push/Pull up to 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to be exposed to a multi-temperature environment ranging from -10 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ascend and descend a step with a height of 10 in. From the floor.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to reach bend.

Things That Are a Plus But Not a Deal-breaker

• Previous warehouse and/or cold storage experience
• RF handheld device experience
• Pallet jack experience preferred and/or stand-up forklift certification

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International

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

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term, Long Term Disability, and accident insurance
• 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

GFI is a drug-free employer. Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required for the hiring process. Background checks may include previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food & Beverages

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