Warehouse/ Pantry Worker

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Warehouse/Pantry Worker handles warehouse and food pantry operations, including receiving and processing donated items, managing inventory, supporting food distribution, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. The role also supports delivery routes and may drive an agency truck to pick up donations. The worker participates in safety, quality assurance, and regulatory activities, completes required logs and reports, and performs other duties and training as assigned by the Supervisor. The position requires a valid Florida driver’s license and a qualifying driving history. A high school degree or equivalent is required; forklift operator certification is preferred. The work involves frequent lifting and repetitive movements, prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors, safely navigating tight spaces and operating equipment, and working in varied temperatures, including freezers and hot warehouses.

Requirements

Valid Florida driver’s license.
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.
Ability to 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 the warehouse forklift, electronic pallet jack, 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 documentation for food assistance.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of pantry shelving, storage areas, and workspaces.
Assist with periodic inventory counts and participate in pantry clean-up days or maintenance tasks.
Accurately complete food temperature logs.
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 inspection logs as assigned.
Safely drive or operate the 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 in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Complete required regulatory training and other training requested by the Supervisor.
Comply with policies, procedures, and requirements necessary to perform the position’s functions.
Be available to work beyond the regular schedule during crisis situations or declared agency emergencies.