Welcome Center Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welcome Center Associate

Company Introduction: G&C Food Distributors is a re-distributor of refrigerated, frozen, and dry food. We store and deliver more than 4,000 food items to meet the needs of our customers across 28 states and 35 countries internationally.

Location: Alachua, FL

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday - 6:30pm-5:00am, and Friday 6:30pm-5:00am

Pay: $17.00 - $20/hr.

Job Summary:

As our Welcome Center Associate, you will be on the frontline of all visitors to G&C Foods; therefore, this individual shall project a positive and friendly attitude at all times. The Welcome Center Associate is responsible for directing drivers with returns, organizing and processing receiving paperwork, and ultimately being the final inspection point for trucks exiting the premises with the correct trailers, temperature, and load.

Essential Functions

Driver/Yard/Document Coordination & Management

• Ensure drivers are exiting the premises with the correct trailers, temperatures, seals and loads.
• Assisting drivers with sealing the trailers prior to departure
• Direct drivers with returns/pallet jacks where to unload
• Collect and scan all Driver return paperwork into shared files. (Label the scan with vendor and date)
• Verify and coordinate all customer pickup orders
• Communicate to our designated staff and customer of the arrival of customer, designation of pickup and location/door to arrive at
• Log in and out times of all customers and vendors, while also acknowledging employees
• Correlate all paperwork from the inbound drivers including PO’s and BOL’s
• Assign the incoming backhaul, inbound or customer pickups a door based on the type of load being delivered
• Provide the inbound drivers with the correlated paperwork to bring to the receiving window
• Assist all G&C Drivers with any needs such as paperwork and dispatch, etc. [DK1]

Security Monitoring/Patrol, Incident Response and Escalation, Compliance

• Conducts routine patrols to secure assigned areas and maintain perimeter protection.
• Monitor alarm systems, emergency evacuations, and activity.
• Adheres to established procedures for fire safety, property patrol, and incident documentation.
• Assesses and responds to alarms or incidents professionally, following company procedures.
• Reports all security breaches using established protocols and reporting methods.
• Notifies the Supervisor on Duty when situations require escalation.
• Supports team members with de-escalation efforts in accordance with protocol.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism to ensure the safety of people and property.
• Complies fully with all company policies, service standards, and operational guidelines.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 1-2 yrs experience in a Security or related field preferred
• Computer literate: comfortable learning new software, information tracking and organizing with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of property surveillance, systems, loss prevention, and safety
• Knowledge Transportation protocol a plus
• Strong customer service skills and maintain a friendly and professional attitude
• Excellent observational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends if necessary.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for long periods of time
• Stamina to perform physically demanding work in various conditions

Why Build Your Career at G&C Foods?

At G&C, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional rewards. When you join our team, you’re not just taking a job; you’re stepping into a career with a company that invests in your growth, values your contribution, and celebrates your success.

As a 100% employee‑owned organization , G&C Foods offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as part of our benefits program. An ESOP is a company‑funded retirement benefit that provides eligible employees with an ownership interest in the business, reinforcing our people‑first culture and long‑term commitment to shared success.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive Health Coverage – Medical plans starting at just $36.80/week, plus comprehensive vision, dental, and a 401(k) with company match to secure your future.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – Because your peace of mind matters.
• Performance-Based Bonuses – Earn up to the equivalent of five additional weeks’ pay each year based on your impact and results.
• Fitness & Wellness Centers Discounts – Stay active and healthy.
• Flexible Scheduling Options – Designed to support your life outside of work.
• Company Culture Perks – From team cookouts and appreciation events to seasonal holiday gifts, we celebrate our people year-round.
• Exclusive Employee Product Discounts – Access unbeatable prices on a wide range of products, available only to our team.
• Career Advancement – Clear pathways to grow within the company, backed by leadership who invest in your success.
• Open-Door Leadership – Access to decision-makers who listen, act, and value your input.
• Annual Flu Clinics – Convenient, no-cost health support right at work.
• …and much more – A workplace where respect, teamwork, and opportunity come standard.
• Join a company that’s growing, innovating, and leading the way in foodservice redistribution—while keeping our people at the heart of everything we do.

Contact/Application Information:

If you’re interested, please apply through Indeed. If you have any questions, you can email View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you!

Join a company that’s growing, innovating, and leading the way in foodservice redistribution—while keeping our people at the heart of everything we do.

Contact/Application Information:

If you’re interested, please apply through Indeed. If you have any questions, you can email View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you!

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