WIC Warehouse Support/General Assistant

SDSU Research Foundation•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The WIC Warehouse Support/General Assistant performs day-to-day tasks in support of WIC Operations under the direction of the Associate Director. Duties include delivering supplies, receiving warehouse deliveries, providing warehouse and inventory support, assembling and maintaining equipment, assisting with meeting room setups, and printing WIC materials. The SDSU Research Foundation Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is the largest WIC agency in San Diego County, with approximately 80 employees providing nutrition services to more than 26,000 participants monthly. The program supports the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age five who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods, healthy-eating information, and health-care referrals to San Diego County residents. This position is open until filled, with an initial application review after November 5, 2026. Work hours range from 12 to 16 per week in 3- to 4-hour shifts, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The pay rate is $19–$20 per hour. Candidates must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at the time of hire. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background-check clearance, including a criminal record check.

Requirements

Knowledge of common terminology, methods, practices, tools, and procedures related to basic building maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of California WIC policies and procedures as they pertain to document retention.
Ability to perform repair tasks and operate applicable tools, equipment, and systems.
Ability to follow standard written instructions and procedures.
Ability to assemble, install, and repair equipment and furniture.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Proof of a valid California Driver’s License and current insurance coverage.
Ability to drive throughout San Diego County and to WIC offices.
Ability to maintain an inventory of WIC equipment.
Ability to track retention dates and schedule shredding of confidential documentation.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of participant, employee, and agency records and documents.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a multicultural staff and participant population.
Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures, and arrive at work on time.
Ability to relate well to others in the WIC project environment and interact effectively with coworkers.
Ability to work independently as a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, attend to details, and exercise good judgment and common sense.
Sensitivity to ethnically and culturally diverse individuals.
Ability to comply with state and local agency breastfeeding policies and competencies.
Must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
Must satisfactorily clear a background check, including a criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working for WIC, Public Health, or Social Services programs.
Six months of hands-on experience performing shuttle driving and/or warehouse work.

Responsibilities

Provide pickup and delivery of supplies, interoffice mail, breast pumps, WIC Cards, and document boxes for WIC locations.
Organize warehouse equipment and nutrition education, breastfeeding, and outreach materials.
Assist with inventory tracking, including light computer-based documentation, physical tagging, and recycling or disposition of items removed from inventory.
Provide office copies of nutrition education and outreach materials and fiscal paperwork for audit files.
Duplicate, collate, fold, and stuff envelopes for participant mass mailings.
Perform minor equipment assembly, such as assembling lightweight furniture and waiting-room toys.
Assist the Breastfeeding Coordinator with cleaning breast pumps.
Set up meeting rooms for training and meetings.
Perform vehicle maintenance tasks, including filling gas tanks and keeping cars clean.
Participate in staff meetings and trainings as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.