Packer

GA Foods is seeking to hire a Packer for our Fort Lauderdale location. The Packer is responsible for supporting both food production and warehouse operations. This role includes hand-packing meal components, preparing shipments, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with general warehouse activities. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in both warehouse and production environments while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities 

• Hand-pack food components, meals, and other products according to production requirements and customer specifications.
• Perform tasks such as grasping, folding, boxing, lifting, stocking, pressing, and organizing items in a clean and efficient manner.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety protocols, and hygiene practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Inspect products at all stages to ensure quality standards and food safety regulations are met.
• Participate in sanitation and housekeeping activities in production and warehouse areas.
• Maintain accurate production logs, including quantities packed, product details, and deviations from standard procedures.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, and inspecting inbound products for accuracy and quality.
• Pull orders from stock and prepare products for shipment, including packing, labeling, and loading outbound trucks.
• Complete necessary paperwork and data entry for inventory control and shipping/receiving records.
• Assist in other production or warehouse duties as assigned by management.

Experience 

• Previous experience in food production, packing, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, labels, and safety information in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes precisely.
• Comfortable using pallet jacks and basic warehouse equipment.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to pass all required screenings and background checks.

Physical Demands 

• Under 1/3 Standing time 
• Walk, Climb or balance
• Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl
• Taste or smell
• 1/3 to 2/3 Use hands to finger/handle/feel, Reach with hands and arms
• Over 2/3: Sit, See, Talk or hear
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs

Work Environment 

• Work is performed outdoors and inside a vehicle
• Regular exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
• This position follows a standard weekly schedule; however, weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

 At GA Foods, we are deeply committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs. 

GA Foods also provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. 

GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC (GA Foods) is proud to be a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.