FOOD SERVICE WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The Food Service Warehouse Specialist receives, stores, and issues food materials, equipment, and other items from vendors, distributing them for meal preparation. The role also maintains records and compiles stock reports. The position works within GEO Secured Services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification required.
Ability to communicate information effectively and understand spoken information.
Ability to listen attentively, understand others’ points, and ask questions appropriately.
Ability to understand how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to use simple mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a prescribed order or pattern.
Ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects with the hands.
Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, or legs.
Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others understand.
Ability to work with computers and software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse experience desired.

Responsibilities

Receive and count incoming food items, recording inventory manually or using a computer.
Pack and unpack items for stocking on warehouse shelves.
Verify inventory calculations against physical stock counts, investigate discrepancies, and adjust errors.
Store items in an orderly, accessible manner in the food warehouse or other areas.
Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Receive, compile, and distribute food item requests.
Determine storage methods, identification, and stock locations based on turnover, environmental factors, and facility capabilities.
Maintain records of stock use or damage and stock-handling equipment use or damage.
Inspect stock for wear or defects and report damage to supervisors.
Assist or provide direction to food service workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.