Warehouse Worker - Military veterans preferred

For over forty-five years, GA Foods has been creating and delivering high quality nutritious and well-balanced meals to seniors, children, military and emergency response. GA Foods sets itself apart with flavorful menus tailored to our client's palettes, a delivery service unmatched by the competition and a One Team attitude.

The GA Foods team is a diverse and energetic group. We are based in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, but can be found from California to New Jersey, Texas to Georgia...and even more locations as we have become one of the fastest growing companies in our industry. We thrive on our "One Team" company culture and promote teamwork and leadership within the organization.

Basic Purpose

GA Foods is hiring a Warehouse Worker to assist in maintaining a clean operation and proper sanitation of service articles and equipment. The ideal Warehouse Worker will be a candidate with previous experience assembling and packaging meal components in a fast-paced environment. Position will provide housekeeping support and other duties as required for daily meal production.

Responsibilities Including but not Limited To

• Performs equipment cleaning, dishwashing, general cleaning, scrubbing, floor cleaning, restroom cleaning and other related work in keeping the unit, offices and grounds clean using in-house cleaning equipment, aids and preparations
• Maintain cleanliness and follow proper sanitation procedures for food preparation equipment, coolers, freezers, sinks, restrooms, dish room, general work areas and dock, waste (outside garbage)
• Assist kitchen staff with packing and portioning of meals as needed
• Prepares and cleans dock area as needed throughout the workday, compacts trash and cardboard, cleans parking areas and ground
• Participate in company-required training
• Attention to accurate counts and portioning 
• Practice food safety 
• Some manual lifting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Count and sort items with accuracy
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• No prior experience required
• HS Diploma/GED Preferred
• Able to follow instructions/directions
• Able to meet employer's attendance standards
• Good communication skills
• Team Player
• Food Safety Certification or ServSafe Certification a plus
• Prior experience with Pallet Jack preferred, but not required
• Start time: 7:00AM 

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves, but is not limited to: food debris, odors, constant equipment noise, temperature extremes, wet areas/water, or similar elements most of the workday.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, carry, pull, push, grasp, stoop, squat, bend and stretch as needed throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks - primarily manual tasks - in a standing position for the entire shift.
• Under 1/3: Sit, Climb or balance, Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, Taste or smell.
• Over 2/3: See, Stand, Walk, Use hands to finger/handle/feel, Reach with hands and arms, Talk or hear.

Weight Lifting/Exertion

• Under 1/3: Up to 80 lbs.
• Over to 2/3: Up to 50 lbs.

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.