Distribution Center Associate
Tarrant Area Food Bank•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products to meet operational standards for safety and productivity.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 2 – 5 years of Distribution Center experience
- Experience operating an electric pallet jack and forklift
- Knowledge of basic computer programs
- Must be able to speak, read and write English and be able to understand instructions, work orders, safety rules and procedures
- Ability to perform basic math, count and label product
- Forklift certification (required within 30 days of employment)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in grocery store or other food industry preferred
- Compassion for our mission
Responsibilities
- Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
- Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution
- Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift and safely stack in appropriate storage area
- Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Inspect Distribution Center equipment daily for proper working condition; notify Distribution Center management team of necessary maintenance or repairs
- Participate in physical inventories
- Assist in maintaining Distribution Center security to ensure a safe working environment
- Comply with all state and association standards for food handling and storage
- Maintain a clean and efficient work area
- Sort pallets, clean trucks, trailers and parking lot as needed
- Ensure forklift batteries are charged and ready for use
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
