Repack Associate

INTERNATIONAL GOURMET FOODS INC•Salem, VA

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Repack Associate is responsible for maintaining par levels of IGF’s private label, or “repack,” items, enabling IGF to sell items it purchases in different quantities and under the IGF brand. They fulfill orders on time and handle product in compliance with food-safe standards.

Requirements

Minimum one year of related warehouse/distribution experience
Ability to read and understand invoices and other written materials
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume receiving/shipping environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team, changing gears when required
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Dynamics, Excel, and Word) and other tech skills, including use of email, multi-line phone system, and text

Nice To Haves

Experience with powered/motorized warehouse equipment (manual and electric pallet jacks) preferred
Previous experience in the food industry preferred
Experience with sorting, loading, and unloading food and non-food items preferred
On-call availability in emergency situations preferred
Bilingual communications skills (English and Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains personal cleanliness; wears and maintains the cleanliness of assigned personal protective equipment (PPE)
Keeps the repack facility and equipment clean in compliance with food-safe handling requirements
Checks the condition, quality, and expiration dates (“wholesomeness”) of bulk items; performs temperature checks on cold product; reports any damages
Scoops bulk items into repack packaging at predetermined amounts as ascribed by the Purchase Order and Item Description; prepares product samples for Culinary Sales on request
Verifies product type and weights, where necessary; generates and affixes product labels
Moves material both by hand and using equipment to and from the repack facility and warehouse locations; places items in assigned locations, ensuring proper FIFO rotation
Effectively and safely operates and maintains repack facility equipment and Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
Effectively and responsibly uses and maintains technology hardware
Communicates in various mediums with customers, vendors, and other employees politely and professionally, as appropriate
Contributes to the team by performing other work as necessary