Company Overview

Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority have been 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)!

This is located in Jessup, MD.

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.

Description: The objective of this position is to exceed the customer’s expectation of service by assuring the safe transportation and delivery of food to customer locations, following company policies and procedures. Assuring shipment of temperature controlled and undamaged product, proper count of goods at customer locations, assuring inventory levels are FIFO in the customer locations.

Schedule: 40 hours a week. Off on Monday and Saturday. 12:30 PM - 8 PM (schedule may be subject to change due to business needs).

Required skills and abilities:

• 1-3 years in related position, experience in sanitation required

• Required to complete SQF paperwork for assigned duties

• Work independently.

• Ability to follow safety protocols

• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English to effectively communicate, follow written instructions, complete documentation, and ensure safety and accuracy in daily operations

Physical requirements:

• The ability to lift 20-50 pounds regularly

• The ability to respond quickly to sounds

• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

• The ability to work for short period of time in cooler and freezer

• Lifting, carrying, walking, standing kneeling, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling for long periods

Minimum Porter Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

• 1-year related experience

• Able to follow detailed cleaning procedures and implement or improve on existing ones

• Work with cleaning chemicals daily

• Ability to operate sanitation equipment (mop, broom and or vacuum)

• Ordering various cleaning supplies

Porter Demands:

• Schedule 3rd shift

• Work week is Sunday-Friday

• Ability to work in the cold/ freezer

Accountabilities:

• Cleanliness of entire facility

• Emptying and cleaning garbage bins

• Cleaning kitchen, bathrooms, equipment, walls, and stairs

• Inventory management of cleaning supplies

• Works with all departments to assure safe clean working environment

• Follows HACCP, GMP, requirements are met or exceeded

• Works efficiently in a timely manner

• Works with safety in mind at all times

• Assist in other departments as needed