Mercy Retirement and Care Center - Warehouse Associate full time

Transforming Age•Oakland, CA

7d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Team Making a Real Difference in the SF Bay Community! Do you have a passion for giving back and creating positive change? Do you love working with seniors and want to be part of something truly making a difference to our East Bay community? The Mercy Brown Bag Program is looking for YOU! Founded over 40 years ago by the compassionate residents of Mercy Retirement & Care Center, we’ve been serving the Alameda County community by providing fresh, healthy groceries to over 10,000 low-income seniors - twice a month. Headquartered in Oakland, we’re a small but mighty team, powered by 500+ volunteers who are dedicated to improving lives. We are looking for a passionate, driven individual to join us in this mission. If you want to make a real, lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable of our neighbors, we want you on our team! Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us continue to serve those who need us most! Our Warehouse and Community Associate / Warehouse Workers: Oversee warehouse operations in support of the Common Spirit grocery store, onsite at Mercy Retirement and Care Center. Stocks store daily, ensuring selected products reflect USDA good food guidelines (protein, whole grains, dairy, and assortment of fruits and vegetables). Keep store stocked throughout the open hours, 10-2, M-F. Assist in store operations as needed. Pack produce as needed at Chapman warehouse and coordinate with Field Operations Manager to distribute MBBP to individual households. Check and maintain accurate logs including daily temperatures of refrigerator and freezer. Note weight, date and temperature of incoming food. Clean warehouse and delivery trucks as needed; maintain and update cleaning schedule. Drive MBBP van or vehicles or pick up donations, including driving Class B and C trucks. Assist drivers/Community Coordinators, including filling in, as needed. Prepare accurate documentation to support inventory efforts, including food bank receipts, delivery slips, other records per program requirements. Maintain safety/cleanliness requirements of Alameda County AAA, ACCFB, FEMA, USDA, OSHA and MRCC. Assist Director with site inspections and visits as needed. Attend in-service education programs , staff events, and other trainings/functions as assigned. Notify supervisor of any safety issues, unforeseen delays, recipient concerns or grievances. Verify cargo amounts and complete bills of lading and donor receipts. Inspect product donations, notify supervisor whenever the quality of a product is questionable, and reject donations that do not meet quality standards. Ensure food safety standards and protocols are followed. Notify supervisor of any unforeseen delays. Maintain relations with donors and agencies by being cooperative and respectful at all times. Report any issues with pick-ups or deliveries. Protect Food Bank assets, taking precautions to protect store, truck, food, or other property; report any damages incurred in a timely manner. Report all accidents immediately and gather the necessary information contained on the Accident Report Forms. Maintain vehicle cleanliness. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Excellent customer service skills.
Previous experience in a warehouse or as a driver; comfortable driving 14 to 20 ft. commercial trucks.
Valid California Class C License and a clear, insurable driving record for back-up driving roles.
Prior experience with manual or electric pallet jacks.
Comfort with GPS and routing systems.
Able to ensure compliance with MBBP regulations, while fulfilling duties.
Mechanical ability to perform truck maintenance (pre- and post-trip vehicle checks) and to identify needed repairs and maintenance.
Basic English communication skills, including reading, writing and speaking.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with donors and Food Bank staff.
Basic arithmetic abilities.
The ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Must obtain a cleared Criminal Record check through the Department of Social Services prior to engaging with the community.
Health screening and TB test results must be current, no older than 6 months.
Current First Aid Training and Certifications or ability to complete first aid course within 6 months of hire.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb, step up in and out of vehicle.
Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50lb

Responsibilities

Oversee warehouse operations in support of the Common Spirit grocery store, onsite at Mercy Retirement and Care Center.
Stocks store daily, ensuring selected products reflect USDA good food guidelines (protein, whole grains, dairy, and assortment of fruits and vegetables).
Keep store stocked throughout the open hours, 10-2, M-F.
Assist in store operations as needed.
Pack produce as needed at Chapman warehouse and coordinate with Field Operations Manager to distribute MBBP to individual households.
Check and maintain accurate logs including daily temperatures of refrigerator and freezer.
Note weight, date and temperature of incoming food.
Clean warehouse and delivery trucks as needed; maintain and update cleaning schedule.
Drive MBBP van or vehicles or pick up donations, including driving Class B and C trucks.
Assist drivers/Community Coordinators, including filling in, as needed.
Prepare accurate documentation to support inventory efforts, including food bank receipts, delivery slips, other records per program requirements.
Maintain safety/cleanliness requirements of Alameda County AAA, ACCFB, FEMA, USDA, OSHA and MRCC.
Assist Director with site inspections and visits as needed.
Attend in-service education programs , staff events, and other trainings/functions as assigned.
Notify supervisor of any safety issues, unforeseen delays, recipient concerns or grievances.
Verify cargo amounts and complete bills of lading and donor receipts.
Inspect product donations, notify supervisor whenever the quality of a product is questionable, and reject donations that do not meet quality standards.
Ensure food safety standards and protocols are followed.
Notify supervisor of any unforeseen delays.
Maintain relations with donors and agencies by being cooperative and respectful at all times.
Report any issues with pick-ups or deliveries.
Protect Food Bank assets, taking precautions to protect store, truck, food, or other property; report any damages incurred in a timely manner.
Report all accidents immediately and gather the necessary information contained on the Accident Report Forms.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
Perform other duties as assigned.