Fresh Food Specialist
SMX, LLC
Gardena, CA
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.
Shifts: 1st Shift.
Employment Types: Full Time.
Pay Rate: $19.70 / hour
Duties:
- 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
Position Requirements:
- 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
Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old., required education: HS Diploma or GED.
Work Location: SMX @ Air Fayre, Gardena, CA 90249.
Job Types: Assembly, General Labor, General Warehouse, Warehouse, Administrative/Clerical.
Industry: Warehouse/Distribution.
The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $19.70 - $19.70 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home.
SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.