Warehouse Associate

CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK•Newington, VA

11d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided more than 60 million meals to people in need last year, by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations as well as directly to the community. Creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than just food: it includes addressing the root causes of food insecurity by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care, and education. To learn more, visit Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank. Receives, counts, locates and inspects food and non-food items. This position performs general warehouse duties, such as filling orders, the loading and unloading of trucks, moves and locates product, assists with volunteer projects, maintain cleanliness of the distribution center by following food safety and company sanitation and cleanliness guidelines. This position works in a warehouse setting with some outdoor exposure during the workday as well as frequent exposure to changes in temperatures.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
At least 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or operations environment.
Experience with handheld scanning devices and warehouse technology.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or pallet jack with a valid license.
Ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate with a variety of staff, volunteers, donors, and agency representatives.
Adheres to warehouse safety as regulated by OSHA and follow all AIB Food Safety Guidelines.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Flexible and a team player.

Responsibilities

Accurately fills agency orders by utilizing the warehouse technology system to pull products from the warehouse location, scan the product and rack label and then load the cases on pallets for shipping or pick-up.
Maintains accurate inventory levels by completing regular inventory counts with a goal of no less than 95% accuracy.
Ensures product is secured by ensuring product is safely stacked and shrink wrapped to the pallet.
Safely operates warehouse equipment and follows all company safety rules and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Assists other departments within operations depending on the daily needs of the warehouse.
Maintains a high level of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the building including assigned racks, freezer, and cooler locations.
Completes daily warehouse sanitation logs and equipment checklist to maintain our warehouse equipment.
Adheres to and follows all AIB Food Safety practices and procedures.
Backfill for the Receiving team as needed.
Cross train to provide support across Operations department.
Performs other tasks assigned by the supervisor.