Warehouse Associate (dual location)

United Food Bank•Mesa, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Food Bank is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in achieving the organization's mission of alleviating hunger. The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for completing daily operations at both the Nina and Javelina locations, including receiving, organizing, cleaning, distributing, documenting, and safely handling all food transactions. This position requires regular interaction with the public, including partners, volunteers, and delivery drivers, and involves reinforcing the organization's values internally and externally.

Requirements

Passion for alleviating hunger and aligned with our mission and values
At least three months of previous warehouse experience
Ability to acquire Arizona Food Handlers Card and Serve Safe Certification
Forklift certification of classes 1, 2, and 3 (or ability to complete successful certification training)
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and socio-socioeconomic status
Exhibits qualities of maturity, good judgment, and tact, especially when facing conflicting personal and organizational goals, or team relationships vs. personal loyalties.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and personal leadership when faced with issues or opportunities, including unexpected changes in day-to-day activities, or divergence from the standard or usual way of operating.
Ability to effectively analyze and resolve routine and complex problems
Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programs preferred
Ability to multi-task many projects at the same time while meeting deadlines
Valid Class D driver’s license and clean MVD record
Dependable personal vehicle for daily transportation between both locations
Experience and willingness to drive a box truck (up 26 ft size)

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programs

Responsibilities

Practices safe food handling procedures at all times.
Assists in assuring accurate inventory tracking on all products entering the warehouse at the Javelina Volunteer Annex.
Assists with putting away and moving inventory as directed by the Production Coordinator and/or Warehouse Manager at the Javelina Volunteer Annex.
Performs operations on several different classes of forklifts and operates both manual and electric pallet jacks.
Assists with the daily activities at the Javelina Volunteer Annex of EFB building, food sorting, bi-weekly Neighbor’s Pantry, and general facility maintenance.
Assists with incoming food donations, weighing, receipting, and providing excellent customer service in all interaction with the public.
Responsible for the order and cleanliness of the south portion of the Nina facility, including the Agency pick up area, MNP holding area (i.e., Pallets, cardboard, recycle, etc.).
Assists with incoming and outgoing food-related activities for TEFAP and CSFP, donated and purchased.
Assist with the documentation of receipting incoming food and outgoing agency orders.
Assists in the proper organization of the cooler and freezer.
Contributes to the team effort of keeping the warehouse and surrounding property clean and well-organized.
Other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager and/or COIO and/or designee.