Description
Looking for a new opportunity as a Fresh Food Specialist? Join the Air Fayre team! In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, verifying, and managing fresh food inventory to support production operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining product quality, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, and coordinating with warehouse, supply chain, and production teams.
We are hiring for full-time, long-term positions in a fast-paced food production and warehouse environment. Associates will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, proper inventory rotation, and adherence to quality standards.
Perks & Benefits
- Casual Dress Code
- Paid Training
- Weekly paychecks
- Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options
- Medical / Dental Insurance
- $19.70 / Hour
Employment Type & Shifts
- Full Time
- 1st Shift
Job Responsibilities
- Receive fresh food deliveries and verify items against purchase orders and delivery documentation
- Validate quantities, including previously shorted or pending items
- Identify, document, and report shortages, discrepancies, or damaged goods
- Label racks and deliveries with correct PO information to ensure accurate system reconciliation
- Maintain organized documentation for inventory tracking and audits
- Communicate shortages and discrepancies to Supply Chain, leadership, and external partners
- Track and follow up on outstanding items until resolved
- Inspect incoming products for quality, freshness, specifications, and proper color coding
- Organize food racks by market segment and departmental needs
- Deliver products to production teams on schedule
- Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory rotation
- Conduct inventory checks aligned with production cycles (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Act as liaison with partners on supplies, crockery, and operational needs
- Attend menu presentations to stay informed on product and menu updates
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of receiving and storage areas
- Support warehouse and food packing teams as needed
- Previous experience in warehouse operations, food production, inventory control, or logistics preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in counts and documentation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Effective communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams
- Comfortable working in warehouse and food production environments
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated areas
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and carry items throughout the shift
- Must be able to lift and handle moderate to heavy loads (as required)
- Flexibility to work onsite and at partner locations as needed
Associate Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- Background Check
- Drug Test
- Must be at least 18 years old