Repack Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Operations Lead (Protein Repack)  

Bilingual (English / Spanish)

This position is in-office M-F at our East Point locations and must be available to work weekend and flexible hours, as needed  

Who We Are:  

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is committed to ending hunger in our community by leveraging food, dedicated people, and innovative solutions to ensure that no one has to worry about their next meal. Since 1979, we've provided vital resources to a growing network of nonprofit partners, including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters, and senior centers. Today, we proudly serve over 700 partners across 29 counties in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, working together to create a hunger-free future. 

Where You'll Work:   

Protein Repack / Supply Chain  

About the Role: 

The Operations Lead plays a critical leadership role in the Atlanta Community Food Bank's mission to fight hunger by coordinating and overseeing the daily activities of the Protein Repack operation. This position provides frontline leadership to a team responsible for safely and efficiently repacking frozen protein products for distribution to partner agencies and families in need. Working in a cold-storage environment, the Operations Lead directs workflow, trains and supports team members, monitors productivity and quality standards, and ensures compliance with food safety, inventory control, and workplace safety requirements. This role serves as a key resource for resolving operational issues, maintaining efficient production processes, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

What You'll Do: 

Repack Operations:  

• Coordinate and participate in daily protein repack activities, including sorting, portioning, labeling, packaging, and distribution of poultry and other protein products. 
• Assist in directing workflow, prioritizing production activities, and supporting the achievement of daily operational goals. 
• Serve as a backup to the Supervisor by providing day-to-day guidance to team members, addressing routine operational issues, and supporting staff training and onboarding. 
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move products and inventory throughout the facility. 

Quality & Safety:  

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety standards while working in refrigerated and frozen environments. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area and ensure products meet established quality requirements. 
• Support inventory control processes, including product tracking, inventory accuracy, and the timely communication of equipment, product, or operational concerns. 
• Identify and support opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and overall operational performance. 

Key Competencies we look for in All our Food Bankers are:   

• Customer Focus 
• Decision Making 
• Accountability 
• The Ability to Navigate Change 

If you're excited about this role and can clearly demonstrate these and the other skills named below, we encourage you to apply.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! 

What You'll Need:  Skills your resume should demonstrate: 

• Bilingual (English / Spanish). 
• Previous warehouse, food handling, or production experience a plus (not required).  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.  
• Dependable and punctual, with the ability to work well in a team environment.  
• Basic understanding of food safety and cleanliness standards.  
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes.  

There may be some Physical Demands and Travel: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Employee is routinely required to lift 25 lbs.  
• Comfortable standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs as part of daily work. 
• Ability to work in cold or frozen environments for extended periods.