Warehouse Associate

Description

Do you like working with people, have warehouse experience, and can you drive a box truck?

Loaves & Fishes, the largest free food distribution non-profit in the Charlottesville area, is hiring an outgoing, motivated, and organized Warehouse Associate to join our team. The Warehouse Associate interacts daily with staff (Operations Manager, other Warehouse Associates, Dietitian, and Produce Assistants), many different volunteers, and grocery store personnel to pick up and give out food to people facing financial challenges from Charlottesville and surrounding area.

Job Duties

• Pick up donations with company box truck from designated partner grocery stores and agencies.
• Load and unload truck
• Receive, weigh in/out, and record items received and distributed to pantry visitors and partners
• Safely move to and store food in proper areas according to type (dry storage, refrigerators, freezers, etc.)
• Assist on-site volunteers with sorting, food packing & distribution responsibilities
• Assist with food distributions, delivery programs, and partner agency reallocation
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment to perform necessary duties (forklift, power jack, pallet jacks, baler)
• Assist with general warehouse cleanliness and organization
• Stock items and assist with inventory counts
• Return food and equipment to proper storage and secure building at closing
• Apply safe food handling practices and follow all health and safety procedures and regulations
• Schedule, drop off & pick-up truck for regular service

Skills Required

Successful candidates will be able to
• Communicate effectively and work with staff, pantry visitors, grocery store personnel, and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Person hired must be pleasant but firm and patient when interacting with others and maintain high attention to detail.
• Act as an effective ambassador for Loaves & Fishes in interactions with partner agencies, grocery stores, and volunteers
• Work Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings
• Safely operate a 24-ft. box truck, forklift, power and manual pallet jacks, cardboard baler. We will train and certify the right candidate on forklift.
• Physically lift 65 pounds or more
• Provide proof of at least 5 years’ driving experience, a valid US driver’s license, and a clean driving record
• Work independently, efficiently, and productively in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable
• Follow instructions, have excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills, and be well-organized, respectful, and reliable
• Learn and uphold food safety standards
Other Qualifications
• Must be at least 21 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic proficiency with computers using Microsoft Office, email and internet preferred

Work Schedule

In person Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday, some evenings required.

Additional Info

Hours: 40 hours/week
Wage: $19-$21/hour, depending on experience. This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime pay when needed.
Benefits: Dental, health, and vision insurance; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; professional development assistance; retirement plan with 3% match.

For more information, please visit: https://cvillefoodpantry.org/