Shipping and Receiving Associate

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. 

A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene. 

Role Overview

At Citarella, our shipping and Receiving Associate performs daily delivery, daily warehouse stocking, order fulfillment, packaging, receiving, and shipment duties of multiple items which include but are not limited to supplies, groceries, frozen foods and many more. Conducts picking of orders, ensures accuracy of packaging products, and scans bar codes within the SAP system. 

Role & Responsibilites

• Pack/unpack and consolidate all merchandise for warehouse and store deliveries and pick-ups
• Load and unload pallets from trucks
• Inspect and ensure product quality
• Examine shipments and report discrepancies appropriately
• Route items to appropriate departments
• Maintain loading dock area including presentation, cleanliness, maintenance
• Adhere to all health, safety, sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Other reasonably assigned duties/ tasks as per business need

Important Disclaimer Notice: 

The described functions are among the essential job functions for this position but are not exhaustive of the essential functions of the job or of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. 

Minimum Requirements:  

• 1 year shipping or receiving experience preferred
• Bilingual Speaking (English/ Spanish Preferred)
• Experience with machinery such as Power jack, High-low Machine, Pickers and Hand trucks Preferred.
• Ability to work both independently as well as with a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in safe manner in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing and walking for extended periods of time; working in refrigerated work areas as needed; kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling loads of up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work within a temperature-controlled environment. 
• Ability to read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.

At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Citarella will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.