Stand up Forklift Operator - Freezer

St. Mary's Food Bank•Phoenix, AZ

10d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator at St. Marys Food Bank provides daily support for all warehouse functions to include loading and unloading of product from trailers, moving, staging and putting away product, picking product and general assistance as required by other departments. This position will require working in the Freezer up to 100% of the shift. All cold weather gear will be provided. The shift is 5:00am - 1:30pm

Requirements

At least (1) year 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 fast-paced work environment.
Good communication skills
Ability to perform basic math skills
Ability to read and understand pick-tickets processes.
Be a Team Player with a positive, friendly attitude.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Ability to take initiative and work independently to establish and manage work priorities, activities and timelines to achieve results
Exhibit strong attention to detail
Strong work ethic, ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
IMPORTANT: This position is considered safety sensitive and comes with a zero tolerance for drug use, including marijuana.
Required PPE Foot Protection that complies with ANSI or ASTM rating (Steel toe or composite toe with slip resistant sole)

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Previous food distribution and non-profit work experience

Responsibilities

Unloads product from trailers and moves to assigned staging areas.
Palletizes and shrink wraps product for stability, proper storage and transportation.
Picks allocated product using pick-tickets for all Agency and Food Bank distributions.
Rotates perishable product using First-in, First-out processes to ensure quality.
Maintains a safe and orderly environment through proper storage, area maintenance and cleaning.
Maintains forklift cleanliness, maintenance requests and daily inspection logs.
Supports facility general maintenance requirements; sweeping, mopping, dumping trash, etc.
Attendance is important for job continuity.
Work as a team player and have flexibility in work situations
Performs other duties as assigned by Warehouse Manager
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all internal/external customers of St. Marys Food Bank with an excellent service experience.

Benefits

Competitive Pay, including: Starting at $21/hr.
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical and Insurance Coverage
An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
Vision and Dental coverage
Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
Time Off
15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
40 hours of Personal/Sick time
8 Company Paid Holidays