Warehouse Associate - Main Event Caterers

Main Event Caterers

Warehouse Associate - Main Event Caterers

Arlington, VA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Free food & snacks

    Warehouse Associate (Full-Time)

    Main Event Caterers is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting the overall warehouse operations and our clients in the capacity of an Event Packer, Laundry Associate of Dishwashing Associate.

    Specifically, the position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

    For Laundry:

    Laundering fabrics including linens, napkins, bar towels etc etc.

    Sorts fabrics by color and wash temperature

    Launders fabrics in commercial machines

    Machine operation including cycle selection, ensuring chemical distribution

    Dries fabrics in commercial machine ensuring proper cycle selection

    Operates commercial steamer/presser and treats fabrics through the machine

    Folds, hangs, bags and restocks all fabrics in the warehouse

    Fabric maintenance including sewing and mending

    Adheres to all safety and policies pertaining to position

    Other duties as assigned

    For Event Packing:

    Pulls stock from warehouse storage pertaining to event orders; checks off when items have been sufficiently pulled

    Evaluates stock for quality, ensuring damaged stock is not sent to events

    Arranges stock in event groupings and labels accordingly

    Verifies orders for quantity and quality accuracy

    Packs orders to maximize space usage

    Assists in loading orders onto trucks

    Adheres to all safety and policies pertaining to position

    Other duties as assigned

    For Dishwashing Associates:

    Sorts items as they return from events

    Pre-rinses and scrapes remaining food particles from dishware

    Groups items together before beginning machine operation

    Utilizes machine to continuously feed dishware through the line for thorough washing

    Monitors machine chemical levels and wash-water quality. Stops cycle and adjusts accordingly.

    Inspects and evaluates dish cleanliness at the end of the line

    Inspects and evaluates dish quality at the end of the line, looking for damage

    Sorts and regroups clean dishware, wraps and packs dishware for redistribution to warehouse storage

    Restocks clean and wrapped dishware into warehouse storage

    Cleans and sanitizes crescors

    Adheres to all safety and policies pertaining to position

    Other duties as assigned

    KEY COMPETENCIES:

    Strong attention to detail; organized and thorough

    Strong work ethic

    Punctual

    EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS: These roles use commercial equipment including dishwashers, hoses, washers and dryers, steamer/presser, sewing machines, portable stairs, and push carts.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    High School Diploma or GED preferred

    No prior experience or training necessary

    LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: NA

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is required to stand for long periods as well as walk, bend, squat and stoop. The position requires feel, grasp, handle objects with fingers. The position requires ability to use multiple body parts simultaneously. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires the ability to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. Position requires ability to climb ladders and stairs.