Lead Packer

A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene

Role Overview: 

As a Shift lead of the Packing team, you will be responsible for the supervision of the packing and shipment of wet and/or dry merchandise to all stores. Experience leading/supervising a team is crucial for this position. This role has direct supervision responsibilities, upholding Citarella's policies and procedures.

 Responsibilities & Duties: 

• Verify recount of night shift production
• Handle waste report
• Ensure all products are properly labeled and dated
• Verify the distribution and quality of all products
• Pack all packing cycle orders with deadlines and verify proper conditions and temperature.
• Monitor and check all pastry and kitchen orders to be packed
• Supervise staff and handle weekly schedules
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform.
• In addition, other duties may be required as directed by your manager.

Important Disclaimer Notice: 

The described functions are among the essential job functions for this position, but are not exhaustive of the essential functions of the job or of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Pack, lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. of merchandise
• Ability to supervise
• Organizational skills
• Time Management skills

Additional Requirements: 

• Pastry experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position, including standing for extended periods and possibly in refrigerated work areas
• Lifting loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Conduct business-related mathematics and analyze data as required.

At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Citarella will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.