What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Associate Night Shift position at Gourmet Foods International?
Job Overview
As a valued member of our dedicated warehouse team, you’ll play an essential role in delivering high-quality, specialty food items to our customers. In this fast-paced and physically active environment, your day will be filled with tasks that keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently.
You’ll be responsible for unloading incoming shipments, accurately receiving and sorting products, and preparing them for timely delivery. You’ll help organize, stage, and transport orders to ensure they’re ready for pickup by our professional delivery drivers. Every shift offers variety, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment as you help bring gourmet products from our shelves to our customers' doors.
What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:
- Unload, receive, and place incoming inventory items away.
- Operate an RF handheld device to scan, pull, and pack items to fulfill orders.
- View prompts on screens and follow directions for some tasks.
- Building, wrapping, sorting, and transporting pallets for delivery.
Things you need to be able to do:
- Must be able to lift to 75 lbs. Carry up to 50 lbs. Push/Pull up to 30 lbs. of force.
- Must be able to be exposed to a refrigerated and freezer environment, ranging from 0 - 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ascend and descend a step with a height of 10 in. From the floor.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions, meet deadlines, and be able to work under minimal supervision.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to reach and bend.
Things that are a plus but not a deal-breaker:
- Previous warehouse and/or cold storage experience.
- RF handheld device experience.
- Pallet jack and forklift experience preferred.
What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:
- Stay Active: Engage in fast-paced, physical work that keeps you motivated.
- Flexible Schedules: We operate 24/7 — overnight, early morning, daytime, and weekend shifts are available.
- Career Growth: College tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.
- Learning Culture: Work with the latest technology and evolving product lines.
- Team Environment: Join a crew that supports and motivates one another.
SCHEDULE: 6:00 pm – 3:00 am
What else can we offer?
Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), 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. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Background checks can include, but are not limited to, previous employment, education, and criminal records.
