Airline Catering - Warehouse Associate 1

Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in Abby's Catering's aviation food safety and supply chain operations. This position is responsible for receiving, sanitizing, staging, and preparing food products and equipment in compliance with HACCP, GMP, and aviation safety standards. The Warehouse Associate works closely with logistics, production, and flight operations teams to ensure accurate, timely, and safe support of a 24/7 aviation catering operation.

Reports to: Warehouse Manager Schedule: Rotating shifts within a 24/7 operation (weekends and holidays as required)

Warehouse & Food Safety Operations

• Receive, inspect, and properly store incoming food products, supplies, and equipment.
• Decant and sanitize fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other food items according to established food safety protocols.
• Remove outer packaging from dry goods and ensure proper labeling, traceability, and documentation.
• Measure, monitor, and maintain sanitizer chemical concentrations in compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.
• Accurately complete food safety logs, sanitation records, temperature logs, and waste logs.
• Stock shelves, rotate inventory using FIFO practices, and maintain organized storage areas.

Logistics, Equipment & Facility Support

• Load, unload, move, and stage bulk products and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with replenishing carts, resetting staging areas, and preparing equipment for flight operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of warehouse areas, including walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Support logistics and supply chain operations during peak periods and downtime.
• Participate in spill-response procedures and maintain up-to-date safety documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all food safety, airport, TSA, Customs, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Wear required PPE and maintain situational awareness in high-traffic operational areas.
• Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or incidents immediately.
• Maintain compliance with aviation catering standards and internal audits.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and food safety best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under time-sensitive conditions in a fast-paced aviation environment.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills across warehouse, logistics, and operations teams.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Our Mission & Core Values

At Abby's Catering, our mission is to deliver exceptional in-flight and corporate catering through quality, reliability, and personalized service while maintaining the highest food safety and aviation standards.

We live our values through CATCH:

• Customer Service Exceed expectations with every flight
• Accountability Ownership of safety, actions, and quality
• Teamwork Supporting operations, flight crews, and each other
• Competitiveness Striving to be the best, every day
• Honesty Integrity and transparency in all interactions

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Experience in warehouse, food service, or aviation-related operations preferred.
• Knowledge of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and dry goods handling preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver 5075 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to bend, climb, and safely work in warehouse and elevated work areas.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work rotating schedules in a 24/7 operation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain TSA, Customs, and airport security clearance.
• English required (must be able to speak, read, and understand English for safety training, documentation, and operational communication).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience a plus.

Work Environment

• Combination of warehouse refrigerated storage, and ramp-access support areas.
• Exposure to outdoor weather, refrigerated storage, and high-traffic operational zones.
• PPE required at all times in operational areas.