Receiving associate Day Shift - Gourmet Foods International : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location GFI Lakeland - Lakeland, FL Position Type Full Time Education Level High School or GED Salary Range $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Job Category Warehouse Job Posting Date(s)Start Date 09/05/2025 End Date 11/05/2025 DescriptionJob Overview: Gourmet Foods International is a specialty Food Distributor and offers 3PL services under the branch Cold Locker. GFI is a team-oriented company embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. We offer a great work environment, professional development, motivating career pathways, and competitive compensation. A Warehouse Associate is responsible for safe handling and best practices in providing warehouse services for our customers. Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Unload or load over-the-road trucks and ocean containers using machinery or by hand
• Receiving and shipping of palletized products into and out of a rack system
• Case picking of orders with an emphasis on accuracy
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages
• Picking and packing of orders
• Machine, facility, and product inspection forms
• Other reports and forms as required

Things you need to be able to do:

• Excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions and meet deadlines and be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Carry up to 50 lbs. Push/Pull up to 30 lbs. of force.

• Must be able to be exposed to a multi-temperature environment ranging from -10 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit

• Ascend and descend a step with a height of 10 in. From the floor.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to reach bend.

Things that are a plus but not a deal-breaker:

• Previous warehouse and/or cold storage experience
• RF handheld device experience
• Pallet jack experience preferred and or stand-up forklift certification

What we think you'll love about Gourmet Foods International:

• Keep moving. This job is fast-paced, so you'll stay engaged with your team the entire shift.
• Schedule Flexibility. We operate 24-7. Let us know what shifts work best for you: overnight, early morning, day, or weekend.
• Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement. We want to see you grow with the company.
• We are keeping it fresh. Learn new things, from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
• Teamwork. Work on a team that supports each other.

SCHEDULE:Sunday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm What else can we offer? Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Pay differential for night shift from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus. GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.