Stand-up Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

St. Mary's Food Bank•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Forklift Operator at St. Mary’s Food Bank provides daily support for warehouse functions, including loading and unloading trailers; moving, staging, and putting away product; picking product; and assisting other departments as needed. The position works from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is designated safety-sensitive and has a zero-tolerance policy for drug use, including marijuana. The operator works with leadership, employees, agency representatives, community members, volunteers, vendors, and clients. The role requires working in a freezer environment with cold-weather gear, extensive standing and walking, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Adequate visual acuity, the ability to grasp and handle objects, and the ability to communicate effectively are required. Off-site travel may be required. St. Mary’s Food Bank offers competitive pay starting at $21 per hour, tuition assistance, an employee referral bonus program, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, medical and insurance coverage, paid time off, and other benefits. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and invites qualified candidates to submit a resume and salary requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment.
Inventory control and distribution experience.
Forklift certification and experience using electric or manual pallet jacks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication skills.
Ability to perform basic math.
Ability to read and understand pick-ticket processes.
Team-player attitude and a positive, friendly demeanor.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to take initiative and work independently to establish and manage work priorities, activities, and timelines.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.
Ability to work in a freezer environment using cold-weather gear.
Ability to stand and walk extensively and lift up to 60 pounds.
Adequate visual acuity and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Ability to communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Previous food distribution and nonprofit work experience.

Responsibilities

Unload product from trailers and move it to assigned staging areas.
Palletize and shrink-wrap product to ensure stability and proper storage and transportation.
Pick allocated product using pick tickets for Agency and Food Bank distributions.
Rotate perishable product using First-in, First-out processes to maintain quality.
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment through proper storage, area maintenance, and cleaning.
Keep the forklift clean, submit maintenance requests, and complete daily inspection logs.
Support general facility maintenance, including sweeping, mopping, and removing trash.
Maintain attendance and work as a team player, demonstrating flexibility in work situations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.
Perform work according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide internal and external customers with an excellent service experience.

Benefits

Starting pay of $21 per hour.
Tuition assistance.
Employee referral bonus program.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Medical and insurance coverage, including an employee-only medical plan at no cost and four low-cost employee, spouse, and/or family medical plans.
Vision and dental coverage.
Employer-funded Health Savings Account and flexible spending account options.
Short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and accident insurance at no cost.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Optional pet insurance and LegalShield identity theft offering.
15 PTO days accrued biweekly, increasing with length of service.
40 hours of personal/sick time.
Eight company-paid holidays.