Company Overview
Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority are dedicated to one simple goal: providing the finest quality products and services to its customers. We strive to satisfy a customer’s needs by ensuring that the freshest, most delicious produce and grocery items are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Today over four decades later, our family owned, and operated company maintains the 24/7/365 core philosophy and has locations in Hauppauge, NY, as well as Jessup, MD and Westborough, MA.
Why choose Food Authority?
Food Authority is a growing company that prides itself on emphasizing value and commitment to its employees. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, great opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, time-off, and 401K with a great company match)!
Shift: 5AM start Pay: $18.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Review shipping orders and packing lists to determine items to be loaded onto outgoing trucks.
- Retrieve items from designated storage areas within the warehouse using appropriate equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks.
- Verify the accuracy of items being loaded by comparing them to shipping documents and ensuring they match in quantity and description.
- Pack items securely and efficiently onto trucks, taking care to organize them to maximize space utilization and prevent damage during transit.
- Apply proper labeling and identification to loaded items, including pallet tags, shipping labels, and other required documentation.
- Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts as needed to maintain accurate records of warehouse stock levels.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safe lifting techniques.
- Keep work areas clean and organized, including sweeping floors, removing debris, and disposing of packaging materials properly.
- Communicate any issues or discrepancies with shipments, inventory, or equipment to supervisors or warehouse management.
- Collaborate with other warehouse team members to ensure timely completion of loading tasks and meet shipping deadlines.
Qualification Skills:
- Physical stamina and strength to lift and move heavy objects repeatedly throughout the workday.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in matching items to shipping documents and packing them securely.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Basic math skills for counting and verifying inventory items.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and practices related to warehouse operations
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience working in a warehouse or distribution center environment preferred.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, safely and efficiently (certification may be required)
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information. In addition to federal law requirements, Food Authority complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.