Warehouse Porter

Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc•Cleveland, OH

17h•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Warehouse Porter maintains high standards of warehouse sanitation and safety to meet regulatory requirements at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s food distribution center. The role uses warehouse and cleaning equipment to maintain clean, safe conditions across warehouse and office areas, storage spaces, loading docks, and designated pest-control areas. The position also performs minor maintenance and grounds tasks, assists with event and meeting-room setups, and supports organizational continuous-improvement initiatives. Employees are expected to demonstrate the organization’s FEED Values: Fostering Engagement, Excellence, Empowerment, and Dedicated to Service. This includes collaborating, promoting an inclusive environment, taking accountability, pursuing continuous learning, supporting others’ development, and maintaining a commitment to food security and community well-being. The role regularly involves moving around the warehouse and outdoors, frequent stair use, frequent positioning or movement to access work equipment, and regular lifting of more than 50 pounds. The employee may work for extended periods in temperature-controlled refrigerated and frozen storage areas and is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Wet or humid conditions occur occasionally; noise is usually moderate. The stated pay range is $21–$22.06 per hour, commensurate with experience. Employment offers are contingent on an initial background check, drug screening, physical examination, and employment verification. The Food Bank does not sponsor work visas; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Experience operating a reach truck and forklift is required.
Tow motor certification is required.
Commitment to making interactions across different cultures and backgrounds a strength of the organization, demonstrated through work, life, or community experience.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to move about inside the warehouse and outside, frequently ascend and descend stairs, and constantly position or move the body to access filing cabinets or other work equipment.
Ability to operate a computer; exchange accurate information; take and give direction; hear safety warnings; inspect product; and judge distances between equipment, shelves, and permanent structures.
Ability to detect spoiled product or assess meal quality frequently.
Ability to perform assigned duties in temperature-controlled environments, including refrigerated and frozen storage areas, for extended periods as needed.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Two to three years of warehouse or material-handling experience preferred.
Customer service experience highly preferred.
Previous shipping and receiving experience preferred.
Minor maintenance skills.
Serve-Safe certification preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Two to three years of warehouse or material-handling experience.
Customer service experience.
Previous shipping and receiving experience.
Serve-Safe certification.

Responsibilities

Clean floors, walls, guardrails, and other surfaces in warehouse and office areas.
Obtain and maintain licenses for electric pallet jacks, forklifts, lift trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment.
Operate power equipment such as a baler, compactor, power washer, sweeper, and floor scrubber.
Walk the warehouse frequently to remove wood, debris, and plastic from aisles.
Use an electric pallet jack to pull products from pick slots for cleaning and return products as assigned.
Conduct routine warehouse walkthroughs and daily inspections of refrigerated and frozen storage areas; remove debris from aisles, storage areas, and equipment travel paths.
Maintain safe and sanitary conditions to prevent accidents and damage to material handling equipment.
Clean and maintain pest-control inspection lines and perimeter areas so they remain free of debris and accessible for monitoring and inspection.
Inspect loading dock pits and remove accumulated debris to maintain cleanliness and support safe dock operations.
Inspect mouse traps and glue boards for damage or deterioration, report deficiencies to the Facilities Manager, and replace damaged or ineffective devices according to established procedures.
Perform minor maintenance tasks and assist with grounds maintenance.
Identify and remove dangerous conditions before accidents or injuries occur, including cleaning up water spills.
Assist with moving furniture or equipment for meeting-room or event setups.
Maintain high standards of warehouse sanitation and safety.
Support continuous-improvement initiatives and, as applicable, participate in a LEAN council, kaizen, 5S campaign, or other process-improvement effort.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Demonstrate the organization-wide competencies aligned with its FEED Values, including collaboration, inclusion, accountability, continuous learning, supporting others, and commitment to the mission.