Warehouse Associate - Durham

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina•Durham, NC

3d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is an exciting, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Our vision: No one goes hungry, our Mission: Nourish people. Build solutions. Connect communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are known for our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Dedication, Compassion, and Fun! The Warehouse Associate works within a team environment to ensure that accurate shipping and receiving, order selecting, and accompanying paperwork processes are executed. The Warehouse Associate will perform hands-on storage. distribution, hand selecting and palletizing duties in the dry warehouse, freezer, refrigerator, produce cooler, and receiving/storage areas. Responsible for proper use of all warehouse technology tools and processes, including receiving, distribution, inventory control, filling orders and all other aspects of warehousing. This position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 6:30 am - 3:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the listed qualifications.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with employees and volunteers in the warehouse is required.
At least two years of relevant warehouse experience.
Demonstration of physical ability in lifting stretching, bending, and turning.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to pass forklift and material lift equipment certification tests.
Must be able to perform basic math functions and complete food safety training.
Must be able to work in a very cold or very hot and physically demanding environment.
Must believe in the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper implementation of procedures related to receipt of incoming products, distribution of outgoing products, and order selection.
Adhere to all food safety regulations and Food Bank standard operating procedures.
Adhere to all standard operating procedures and warehouse technology tools and processes.
Effectively disburse products into appropriate locations within the warehouse.
Implement FIFO/FEFO (First In-First Out, First Expired-First Out) rules regarding all products.
Proactively inspect perishable products to ensure quality control and inform relevant staff of product integrity.
Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift, hand selecting and palletizing products from the various warehouse environments (including dry, cooler, and freezer).
Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selection procedures (eg., no stacking heavy-on-light, non-food separate from food, etc.).
Ensure accurate selection and clearly legible recording of orders.
Follow inventory cycle count procedures as prescribed by the Inventory Control Team and participate in cycle counting of products to maintain an accurate inventory at all times.
Be a team player and work to maintain a safe and collaborative environment.
Maintain a safe and accident-free workplace environment.
Execute safe forklift and other warehouse equipment handling procedures, maintain warehouse equipment, and report any equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor immediately. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
Work collaboratively with other warehouse team members on priorities for shipping, receiving and disbursement of product.
Help maintain the upkeep and appropriate appearance, cleanliness, and order of the warehouse.
Perform other duties as directed.