Receiving Team Member Day Shift

Gourmet Foods International•Lakeland, FL

4d•$17 - $19

About The Position

As a member of the warehouse team at Gourmet Foods International’s Lakeland, Florida location, the Receiving Team Member helps deliver specialty food products to customers by supporting safe, accurate, and efficient warehouse operations. The role involves unloading incoming shipments, receiving and organizing inventory, and preparing orders for delivery in a fast-paced, physically active environment. The position works the day shift on a scheduled Sunday-through-Thursday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The role may require availability for other days, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or travel as needed to support business operations; specific requirements will be discussed during hiring. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Work may take place in refrigerated and freezer environments ranging from 0°F to 36°F. The job requires physical activity, including extended standing and walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and repetitive tasks. Required personal protective equipment and safety footwear must be worn. Gourmet Foods International describes a supportive team environment, opportunities for advancement and professional development, exposure to evolving warehouse technology and specialty food products, and college tuition reimbursement. The company is a drug-free, equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 30 pounds of force.
Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments ranging from 0°F to 36°F.
Ability to ascend and descend a step up to 10 inches in height.
Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safety footwear.
Consistent, regular attendance and punctuality; ability to work scheduled shifts and meet availability requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse and/or cold storage experience.
Experience using RF handheld devices or warehouse management systems.
Pallet jack or forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Unload, receive, and put away incoming inventory.
Use an RF handheld device to scan, pull, and pack products to fulfill orders.
Follow system prompts and operational instructions to complete assigned tasks.
Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets for delivery.
Assist with receiving, order fulfillment, staging, and other warehouse activities as needed.
Maintain accurate product handling and inventory practices.
Follow food safety, quality, and warehouse safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.