Community Nourishment Warehouse Associate

La2050; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Community Nourishment Warehouse Associate to manage food distribution and warehouse operations. The role involves training volunteers, overseeing daily activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations to serve vulnerable community members effectively. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in warehousing and logistics.

Qualifications

• 1 year of warehouse experience required.
• 1 year electric pallet jack experience.
• Ability to manage and direct groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse activities including quality assurance and inventory control.
• Train volunteers and support community distributions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Customer Service

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Nourishment Warehouse Associate

Posted 2 days ago

Employment type Full-Time

Location Pacoima, CA

Closing date 8/25/25

About this organization

MEND-Meet Each Need with Dignity is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Pacoima, CA serving the crisis needs of the most vulnerable community members. Operating the San Fernando Valley’s most extensive Community Nourishment Programs, MEND distributes almost 4 million pounds of good food a year. And, in alignment with MEND’s mission and long-term commitment to strengthen families and the community, MEND helps individuals address and overcome the long-term challenges that have kept them from thriving through our more intensive services and programs.

About this job

Under the direction of the Assistant Warehouse Manager, the CNP Program Associate is responsible for organizing and preparing food boxes and/or bags for distribution. This includes receiving incoming food from various sources, leading individual and group volunteers in sorting donations, building food boxes, data entry, and distributing to community members. The CNP Program Associate will perform a variety of job duties as the need arises and is expected to work with the CNP team to implement department goals and objectives. The CNP Program Associate is expected to work independently, but under the guidance of the Assistant Warehouse Manager.

1. Lead daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, loading and unloading of trucks, and customer service; Weigh and accurately document incoming and outgoing donations, keep detailed records of Warehouse activities.

2. Train volunteers and paid work experience participants, supporting community distributions, inventory, logistics, warehouse safety and customer service as needed.

3. Provide day-of support for scheduled volunteer activities, serving as a lead to community service groups/volunteers ensuring smooth coordination, a welcoming and productive experience.

4. Maintain a safe and clean work environment by preparing compost and recycling materials for daily pickup.

5. Operate forklifts, pallet jack, hand trolleys, and vehicles to move perishable and nonperishable goods to be stocked, stored, or staged; monitor inventory and alert supervisor of shortfalls.

6. Check condition of equipment; perform operations and safety check prior to using equipment; maintain tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of assigned equipment; fuel vehicles/equipment; inspect and perform safety checks on vehicles/equipment; clean vehicles/equipment; report the need for repairs.

7. Assist with pick-up and delivery of food donations according to scheduled routes, and donor requests in a timely and professional manner.

8. Support the maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and facilities, following regulations set by regulatory bodies such as the Health Dept., Fire Dept., OSHA, Industrial Wastewater, and all applicable monitoring agencies, implement the necessary procedures to assure compliance, and reporting potential issues to supervisor; Conduct safety training for volunteers and identify safety/warehouse training for staff as needed.

9. Provide oversight, as needed, in the absence of Assistant Warehouse Manager and CNP Program Manager

10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 year electric pallet jack experience

• 1 year of warehouse experience required

• At least one year driving experience including box truck or stake bed

• Ability to work independently, take direction and work well under pressure

• Volunteer engagement and supervision experience preferred

• Ability to manage and direct groups to provide client service and complete projects

• Basic knowledge of the varieties of fruits, vegetables, and good nutrition

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Data entry and basic computer skills, general proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and outlook.

• Excellent database and file management skills

• Exert force and/or lift or carry items weighing 20 to 50+ pounds repeatedly

• Up to 2/3 of the time: walk, sit, squat, and bend, twist, reach at various heights above and below shoulder level.

• Up to 1/3 of the time: push or pull; lift or carry large, heavy, awkward objects while maneuvering in a confined space, e.g., narrow aisles, high density storage areas, inside of a truck box, etc., ascend or descend flights of stairs; climb in or out of trucks, docks and/or forklifts.

To apply

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to [e-mail]. Position open until filled.