Fresh & Ready Foods Hiring for Associate Buyer Job at Dallas, TX Full Time

For over 25 years, Fresh & Ready Foods has been manufacturing and distributing high-quality sandwiches, salads, wraps, entrees, box lunches, and much more. We take fresh quality ingredients and transform them into value-added products. Our long history and varied experience in manufacturing make us unique to our market and guarantee that you, the foodservice professional, have a reliable, professional, and consistent source of fresh and ready-made products.

Fresh & Ready Foods

• We are hiring immediately for a full-time Associate Buyer position.
• Location: Fresh & Ready Foods – 818 Metro Media Place Dallas, Texas 75247.
• Schedule: Full-time schedule. More details upon interview.
• Sign-On Bonus up to $750.00!
• Referral Bonus up to $750.00!

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team. On-the-job training will be provided.

Summary: Perform daily tasks associated with food and ingredient warehousing and logistic operations for Fresh & Ready Foods. Responsible for the safe receipt, storage, and retrieval of food products. Work collaboratively with the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager to guarantee customer satisfaction and to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read food production schedules, food supply and equipment orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Receive incoming food supplies, materials, or equipment and verify orders against invoices. Note discrepancies as necessary.
• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Fill requisitions,work orders, or requests for food supplies, materials, or equipment and distribute items as instructed.
• Assemble orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or convey orders to the packing station or shipping department.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Purchase ingredients at the store for the production department when needed.
• Open bales, crates,and other containers.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Monthly inventory
• Weigh or count items for distribution within the plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, operations, administrators, warehouse, and supervisors.
• Transport stored items from the warehouse to designated areas.
• Assist in the preparation of end-of-month financial reports.
• Attend in-service and/or safety meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; ability to perform the job safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Computer literate skills with MS Office applications(Excel,Word,Outlook)
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred
• Able to work both individually and within a team environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively work with all managerial and employee levels
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and use creative and innovative approaches to resolve complex problems.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and extended hours as needed, including nights and weekends, holidays as business dictates

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in a cold environment (35-50 degrees) for periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding manufacturing/warehouse environment including inspections in coolers and freezers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75247: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location