Fresh Food Specialist

Fresh Food Specialist

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Looking for a new opportunity? 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.