Cross-Functional Warehouse Associate

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY•Town of Colonie, NY

About The Position

The Cross-Functional Warehouse Associate assists with warehouse duties across different positions throughout the workday. The role provides support in areas including distribution, forklift operations, order selecting for dry, cooler, and freezer areas, and receiving docks. The associate works independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the Food Bank’s mission, follows its Employee Code of Conduct, and performs other duties as assigned. The position is based in a typical warehouse setting and involves exposure to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. Work may include extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, pulling, and reaching, with routine opportunities to change physical position or eye focus. Safe use of power equipment is required, and the employee should be able to lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain power equipment certification.
  • Must be flexible to work in multiple areas during each shift or within the same area for extended periods.
  • Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.
  • Must safely use power equipment and follow applicable safety standards and procedures.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance in warehouse operations as needed, including distribution, forklift operations, order selecting in dry, cooler, and freezer areas, and receiving docks.
  • Safely build pallets of products for delivery and pickup.
  • Complete the receiving process for assorted goods.
  • Ensure reserve pallets are stored safely.
  • Replenish picking locations as needed throughout the shift.
  • Pull and stage items for drive-thru and mass distribution.
  • Assist with placing received products into reserve.
  • Lift, reserve, and drop pallets of stored goods to and from overhead steel racking.
  • Prepare and inspect pallets for safe reserving by wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, and correcting broken pallets.
  • Assist with the physical inventory process.
  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
  • Inspect power equipment before use.
  • Follow all safety standards and procedures.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the Food Bank’s mission.
  • Adhere to the Food Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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