Warehouse Associate & Delivery Driver

In Search Of:

Catering by the Family is a premier catering provider serving the Tampa Bay area is a leading provider in the catering industry, with 50 years of experience serving clients across the region. Our mission is to deliver exceptional culinary experiences that bring families and communities together. We specialize in creating unforgettable culinary experiences for corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings, specializing in intimate culinary-driven experiences to high volume off-premise catering.

We're in search of a dependable, organized, and hardworking Warehouse Associate & Delivery Driver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in maintaining an efficient and orderly workspace, and understands the importance of teamwork in delivering successful events, primarily for the early morning shifts.

Position Overview:

The Warehouse Associate & Delivery Driver is an essential member of the Operations team responsible for preparing, organizing, maintaining, transporting, and managing the equipment, supplies, and inventory required for catered events and daily company operations.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that all events are properly equipped, accurately packed, and delivered on time. Responsibilities include warehouse operations, inventory management, equipment preparation, loading and unloading vehicles, and safely transporting catering equipment and supplies to and from event locations throughout the Tampa Bay area.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically capable, dependable, and committed to maintaining high standards of organization, safety, accountability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient warehouse environment.
• Receive, inspect, sort, and properly store incoming equipment, supplies, and deliveries.
• Organize warehouse inventory to ensure equipment and supplies are easily accessible and properly maintained.
• Follow established storage procedures, labeling systems, and inventory organization standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse floors, shelving, storage areas, loading docks, and workspaces.
• Identify damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment and report concerns to management.

Event Preparation & Equipment Management

• Pull, pack, and stage equipment and supplies according to event packing lists and production schedules.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of all equipment and supplies before they leave the warehouse.
• Prepare and organize catering equipment, serving pieces, buffet displays, beverage stations, and other event-related materials.
• Load and unload company vehicles, ensuring equipment is properly organized and secured for transportation.
• Receive, unload, sort, and account for equipment returned from events.
• Inspect returned equipment for cleanliness, damage, and missing components.
• Clean, sanitize, and properly store equipment in preparation for future use.
• Assist with last-minute event requests and adjustments to equipment needs.

Driving, Deliveries & Transportation

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport catering equipment, supplies, and other event-related materials to and from event locations.
• Complete scheduled deliveries, pickups, and equipment transfers accurately and on time.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment using proper handling techniques to prevent damage or loss.
• Verify delivery contents against packing lists and ensure all required items reach their designated locations.
• Assist with transporting and positioning equipment at event locations as needed.
• Retrieve equipment and supplies following events, ensuring all company property is accounted for before departure.
• Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance concerns or safety issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of company vehicles.
• Follow all traffic laws, company driving policies, and established transportation

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in a similar warehouse role
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Team-oriented attitude with good communication skills
• Ability to work the early morning shifts, often starting at 5am
• Spanish and/or Thai-speaking not required, but a plus!

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly position + gratuity from deliveries
• Daily family meal served at lunchtime
• Employee discounts on catering services
• Opportunities for growth within the company
• Chance to leave a legacy - let’s build together

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to drive a lift gate?
• Are you able to work during the early morning hours? For example: 5AM

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33609 (Required)

Work Location: In person