Temporary Operations Assistant

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County • Goleta, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dedicated Temporary Operations Assistant to support our Operations Manager the South County Operations team at our South County Sharehouse facility. In this role, you’ll assist with food distribution, collect and sort food donations, pack and label various products, and help maintain inventory control. Your attention to detail will ensure compliance with all health and sanitation codes while keeping our facilities and equipment clean and well-maintained.

Requirements

• One year or more of related industrial warehouse experience and/or training in an industrial warehouse setting (retail storage and/or back-of-store experience does not qualify).
• Demonstrated ability to operate refrigerated box trucks under 26,000 lbs GVW (no CDL required).
• Strong organization and time management; able to juggle multiple orders and priorities across a full shift without supervision.
• Experience with inventory control processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and clear driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift Operator Certification.
• Experience in a customer- or partner-facing warehouse role (agency pickups, scheduling coordination, or similar).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Enforce, support and carry-out Foodbank policies and procedures as they relate to the position.
• Maintain accessible and organized pallet placement in the warehouse and cooler/freezer.
• Assist Partner Services in meeting agency delivery needs, scheduling options, and general routing.
• Assist agency representatives with their pick up appointments, making customer service a top priority.
• Accurately field, pick, and stage multiple orders throughout the day.
• Accurately assist with inventory control activities, such as cycle counts and month end inventory.
• Actively participate in meetings relating to workplace and food safety as well as organization wide meetings and trainings.
• Pick up food donations from various locations for delivery to the Foodbank (as instructed).
• Ensure all food and non-food items are handled, stored and distributed in a safe and sanitary manner as per ServSafe Food Handler certification and Public Health Department requirements.
• Perform routine care and maintenance of Forklifts, Delivery Trucks, Buildings and Grounds. Assure sanitation and safety procedures are at required level of order and cleanliness in and around the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor in order to satisfactorily complete Foodbank goals and objectives.
• Support periodic weekend and after business hour operations on a rotating assignment schedule.
• Operate Forklifts and Large Delivery Trucks as part of the distribution process of the Foodbank.

Benefits

• California Paid Sick Leave
• Workers Compensation coverage
• Employee Assistance Program: Personal and work-related counseling and support avialable at no charge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed