WAREHOUSE

Facing Hunger Foodbank Inc•Huntington, WV

7d•$0 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate performs labor-related tasks supporting the acquisition, storage, and distribution of food and donated products. Duties include pulling orders, unloading deliveries, repacking food products, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining and cleaning the warehouse. The position also provides local, non-CDL driving as needed and supports warehouse volunteers and Foodbank operations. The role is based in person in an indoor warehouse environment. Work may involve shared space, stairs, loud noise, adverse conditions, and extreme temperatures, including refrigerated areas around 35°F and freezer areas that may reach -10°F. Warehouse temperatures may vary with outdoor conditions, and dust and fumes from propane-fueled equipment may be present. Travel outside the physical plant may be required for conferences, trainings, or meetings. This is a full-time position with an eight-hour day shift, Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $15 per hour. The posting describes compensation as competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Requirements

Must embrace the Mission of the Foodbank.
Ability to interact effectively with the Warehouse Director, CEO, COO, other Foodbank staff, and volunteers.
Ability to interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, including Foodbank clients, independently or as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and keen time-management skills.
Excellent customer-service skills and good interpersonal skills, including the ability to give volunteers kind and appropriate directions.
Ability to maintain professionalism and promote the Foodbank’s community spirit and mission.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Must have a valid driver’s license from the state in which the employee resides and maintain a safe driving record.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds repetitively and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Must have current forklift and pallet jack certification or be able to become certified.
Must pass the ServSafe Food Handler Certification within three months of starting.
Must master the inventory software and barcode scanners within three months of starting.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Three months or more of warehouse experience and/or training preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three months or more of warehouse experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Assist in loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
Stock food and non-food products in the warehouse.
Pick client and program orders and assist with client pickups, ensuring invoices match the orders provided to clients.
Keep shrink wrap and pallet tags neat, free of debris, and legible.
Assist with housekeeping of Foodbank equipment and buildings.
Direct and assist warehouse volunteers as appropriate.
Assist in verifying food safety standards through visual inspection, product handling, and temperature monitoring, as applicable.
Comply with the Foodbank’s food safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Assist the Warehouse Director with opening and closing the warehouse daily according to policies and procedures.
Assist the Warehouse Director with daily cycle counts and monthly inventory counting and reconciliation.
Maintain current certifications and medical cards as required by Foodbank, state, and federal requirements.
Provide local, non-CDL driving as needed.
Perform other related duties as requested or assigned.