Warehouse/ Pantry Worker

Catholic Charities Careers•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Warehouse/Pantry Worker handles warehouse operations and supports food pantry distribution. Warehouse duties include loading and unloading delivery vehicles, accepting and processing donated items, inspecting inventory, maintaining inventory controls, operating and maintaining warehouse equipment and vehicles, keeping the work environment clean and safe, and storing inventory accessibly while optimizing space. Pantry duties include working with volunteers to pack food bags or boxes according to guidelines and client needs, assisting clients during distribution, verifying eligibility and completing documentation, maintaining pantry organization, helping with inventory counts and clean-up, and completing food temperature logs. The role also supports risk management and quality assurance by completing assigned PQI functions and inspection logs, taking part in safety inspections and monthly fire drills, and submitting timely, accurate Unusual Incident Reports with required documentation. The worker may drive an agency truck to pick up donations and assist with delivery routes. They must communicate warehouse concerns to the Program Coordinator, complete required training, comply with applicable policies and procedures, and perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor. Availability beyond the regular schedule is required in crisis situations or during a declared agency emergency. The job involves frequent physical activity, including lifting and carrying 25–50+ pounds, repetitive hand and wrist motions, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, pushing and pulling, and standing or walking for extended periods on concrete floors. The worker must navigate tight spaces, operate equipment safely, and work in varied temperatures, including freezers and hot warehouses.

Requirements

Valid Florida driver’s license and either three years of clean driving-record history or fewer than six points on the license within the last three years.
High school degree or equivalent.
Ability to regularly lift and carry 25–50+ pounds.
Ability to perform frequent repetitive hand and wrist motions and bend, stoop, reach, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull while picking and packing.
Ability to stand, walk, and move on concrete floors for long periods.
Ability to navigate tight spaces and operate equipment safely.
Ability to work in varied and sometimes extreme temperatures, including freezers and hot warehouses.

Nice To Haves

Certified Forklift Operator.

Responsibilities

Load and unload delivery vehicles.
Accept and process donated items.
Inspect inventory for damage and perform inventory controls.
Operate and maintain warehouse forklifts, electronic pallet jacks, and vehicles.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Optimize space utilization and store inventory accessibly.
Collaborate with volunteers to pack food bags or boxes according to established guidelines and client needs.
Greet and assist clients during food distribution hours, providing support and guidance as needed.
Assist in verifying client eligibility and completing required food-assistance documentation.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of pantry shelving, storage areas, and workspaces.
Assist with periodic inventory counts and pantry clean-up or maintenance tasks.
Complete food temperature logs accurately.
Perform PQI functions as assigned by the Supervisor.
Participate in ongoing safety inspections and monthly fire drills.
Submit Unusual Incident Reports promptly and accurately, including documentation required by regulatory bodies.
Complete assigned inspection logs.
Drive or operate an agency truck to pick up donations as needed.
Assist with delivery routes, including loading and unloading donated items.
Communicate warehouse operations problems or concerns to the Program Coordinator promptly.
Complete required regulatory and supervisor-requested training and comply with applicable policies, procedures, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Be available to work beyond the regular schedule during crisis situations or declared agency emergencies.