No field experience is required but warehouse experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift is preferred.
Able to work in varying temperatures (dry storage warehouse, cooler, and freezer).
Able to successfully complete and achieve passing grades for required food safety training programs.
Able to safely lift 60 pounds on a regular basis.
Able to be certified for use of electric pallet jack and forklift.
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to Operate Forklifts
Ability to Operate Pallet Jacks
Basic Computer Navigation Skills
Compliance of Food Safety Standards
Knowledge and Use of Hand Tools
Conflict Resolution
Data Entry
Effectively Giving and Receiving Feedback
Numerical Problem Solving
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, cost-effective results.
Collaboration: Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, teams, organizations, and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and is inclusive of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Communication : Conveys and receives information and ideas through various media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed appropriately; demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.
Empathy: Seeks to understand and respect others’ perspectives and emotions. Demonstrates an active interest in seeing things from different points of view and approaches situations with compassion.
Pull orders using handheld scanner and electric pallet jack or forklift.
Stage orders for deliveries and pickups in designated locations.
Contribute with other staff members to maintaining the order and cleanliness of all warehouse locations.
Report discrepancies in inventory and damaged/spoiled products to Inventory Control team.
At the end of each day, communicate any incomplete work.
Engage positively with all levels of Food Bank staff.
Operate forklift and other powered equipment as trained and assigned.
Operate other Food Bank equipment as trained and assigned.
Immediately report performance issues observed or experienced with any Food Bank powered equipment, vehicle, device, or tool.
Communicate unexpected situations to a manager.
Execute FBSJ-specific technology following appropriate training.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
The Food Bank of South Jersey offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees and their families including medical, prescription, dental, vision and company paid life insurance coverage.
Employees can participate in our 401K retirement savings plan.
FBSJ offers a generous paid time off plan in addition to paid holidays, birthday pay and floating holiday pay.
Employees enjoy tuition reimbursement benefits along with professional development opportunities.