Distribution Center Associate - Freezer

Tarrant Area Food Bank; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Distribution Center Associate at Tarrant Area Food Bank is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products to meet safety and productivity standards. You will work in a fast-paced distribution center, using pallet jacks and forklifts to move pallets and prepare orders for distribution.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–5 years of DC experience, forklift certification within 30 days, and ability to read, write and understand English.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; 2–5 years of Distribution Center experience
• Experience in grocery store or other food industry preferred
• Forklift certification required within 30 days of employment
• Must be able to speak, read and write English

Responsibilities

• Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
• Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution
• Load and unload freight with pallet jack and/or forklift; safely stack in storage
• Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect DC equipment daily; report maintenance or repairs
• Participate in physical inventories
• Assist in maintaining DC security; ensure a safe working environment
• Comply with all food handling and storage standards
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area
• Sort pallets, clean trucks/trailers/parking lot
• Ensure forklift batteries are charged and ready for use
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic math

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift

Computer skills

Job description

Description

Overview

The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products to meet operational standards for safety and productivity.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
2. Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution
3. Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift and safely stack in appropriate storage area
4. Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently
5. Inspect Distribution Center equipment daily for proper working condition; notify Distribution Center management team of necessary maintenance or repairs
6. Participate in physical inventories
7. Assist in maintaining Distribution Center security to ensure a safe working environment

Additional Duties

1. Comply with all state and association standards for food handling and storage
2. Maintain a clean and efficient work area
3. Sort pallets, clean trucks, trailers and parking lot as needed
4. Ensure forklift batteries are charged and ready for use
5. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent and 2 – 5 years of Distribution Center experience;

Experience in grocery store or other food industry preferred

Technical Proficiencies

Experience operating an electric pallet jack and forklift

Knowledge of basic computer programs

Communication Skills

Must be able to speak, read and write English and be able to understand instructions, work orders, safety rules and procedures

Other Competencies

Ability to perform basic math, count and label product

Forklift certification (required within 30 days of employment)

Compassion for our mission

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work in a Distribution Center environment

Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

May encounter exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles, and hear moderate to loud noise from Distribution Center equipment

Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability