Food Services Packing and Distribution Associate

Description

Job Overview: We are seeking a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Food Distribution and Packing Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for packing food items, distributing them to designated locations, and assisting with the loading of food onto delivery vehicles. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring food safety and timely distribution.

Seasonal dates: March 2025-Aug 2025

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Packing Food: Efficiently pack food items into bags or containers for distribution. Ensure all items are securely packed, labeled, and organized for easy access during delivery.
• Loading Food: Assist with loading packed food bags into delivery vehicles, ensuring that the food is safely and efficiently arranged for transportation. Ensuring that food is delivered on time and according to the planned schedule.
• Food Distribution: Accurately distribute food to the appropriate locations.
• Inventory Management: Help maintain an accurate inventory of packed food items and report any shortages or discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all food items meet quality standards and are packed in a sanitary, safe, and organized manner.
• Compliance: Follow all health and safety regulations, as well as company policies, to ensure the proper handling, storage, and transportation of food.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth and efficient workflow in the packing and distribution process.
• Maintenance: Assist in keeping the packing area clean, organized, and well-maintained to ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Previous experience in food handling, packing, or distribution (preferred).
• Ability to lift and carry heavy bags or containers (up to 50 lbs).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

This position may require working in a warehouse or food storage environment, with exposure to varying temperatures.

The role may involve standing, walking, and lifting for extended periods of time.

Flexible working hours may be required, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on food distribution schedules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel or stand extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. 
• Ability to lift or carry 20-50 lbs
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Mask)

If you are a motivated and dependable individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, we'd love to have you join our team to support our mission in providing essential food services to the community!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YMCA of Southwest Florida has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and YMCA of Southwest Florida reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the YMCA of Southwest Florida may deem appropriate.