Warehouse Associate - Forklift Experience

Community Harvest Food Bank•Fort Wayne, IN

5d•$18 - $18

About The Position

Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Associate for the South Building. Associates may be assigned to Receiving, Order Fulfillment, Reclamation, or Cooler/Freezer areas as determined by the supervisor. The position reports to the South Building Supervisor and follows warehouse guidelines established by Feeding America and the Board of Health. The role handles incoming donations and outgoing customer orders, inspects and stores products, maintains inventory quality and rotation, and prepares items for farm wagon distribution. It also involves safe operation and upkeep of warehouse equipment, completing paperwork, maintaining a clean and safe facility, and supervising volunteers assigned to the warehouse. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

1–3 years of warehouse experience, including forklift and power equipment operation.
Must have or be willing to receive training for licenses or certificates needed for the role, such as forklift certification, safe food handling, or first aid.
Ability to bend, twist, climb, reach above the shoulders, kneel, squat, sit, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds consistently.
Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and volunteers.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write English at a high school level.
Ability to consistently and correctly perform basic math at a high school level.
Ability to perform basic computer tasks.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers.
Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment.
Pleasant, team-oriented personality and ability to work in an unsupervised environment.
Ability to work in a wide range of environmental temperatures.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends as requested.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Follow warehouse guidelines set by Feeding America and the Board of Health.
Unload incoming donations; count, weigh, record, tag, and place them in the proper storage area promptly.
Accurately pick and stage customer orders using established guidelines and pick sheets.
Inspect incoming products for bill of lading accuracy, container markings, damage, dates, temperature requirements, pests, and contamination.
Store products safely and efficiently on racks, shelves, bins, or in refrigerated rooms and freezers according to product type, size, expiration date, or product code.
Store and rotate inventory using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
Coordinate with the Farm Wagon Manager to select cooler items, calculate pieces or weight for distribution, and prepare pallets for daily drivers.
Safely handle warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, hand dollies, and forklifts, to prevent injury or damage.
Stay informed about inventory and levels; conduct weekly cycle counts and promptly report discrepancies or problems to Inventory Control/Reclamation Supervisor.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe warehouse areas, grounds, bins, and equipment; promptly clean spills, keep walkways and exits clear, and secure equipment and the facility as required.
Maintain Food Bank equipment at optimal operating levels, including oil, gas, fluids, batteries, and tires, and report problems to the Warehouse Supervisor.
Complete necessary paperwork correctly.
Weigh and document outgoing products correctly.
Check products several times daily for compliance and quality, and continually inspect bin products for quality.
Mark products as required.
Maintain a pleasant, professional, and helpful attitude.
Properly supervise volunteers assigned to the warehouse.