Driver and Warehouse Associate

Operation Food Search; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HRA and FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Operation Food Search is seeking a Driver and Warehouse Associate to support daily distribution to our network of community food partners and daily donation pickups. You will assist with warehouse operations, maintain safety standards, and help with volunteer activities as needed.

This role requires standing for extended periods, lifting 20–50 pounds, and operating a box truck with liftgate. Compensation includes benefits for full-time staff, and the schedule may include occasional events beyond

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of a high school diploma.
• At least 1 year of warehouse experience with focus on safety.
• Current forklift certification is preferred.
• Class E license required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a small box truck with liftgate and reefer.
• Load and unload donation pickups and drop-offs.
• Ensure vehicles are clean at the end of each day.
• Direct warehouse operations and maintain a safe, efficient workplace.
• Receive and distribute product promptly and monitor inventory of donations.
• Assist with volunteer center setup and breakdown.

Skills

Lifting ability

Physical stamina

Stand for long periods

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification (preferred)

Class E license

Job description

Position Summary

The Driver and Warehouse Associate shall be responsible for running daily distribution of product to OFS’ network of community food partners as well as making daily donation pickups, product deliveries to and from organizations and ensuring all products are stored appropriately. They will ensure that product is distributed safely and efficiently and will be responsible for the collection of data on outgoing product. Outside of distribution times, the Driver and Warehouse Associate will assist the Warehouse Manager in keeping a clean work environment and efficient operation.

Description

Position Summary The Driver and Warehouse Associate shall be responsible for running daily distribution of product to OFS’ network of community food partners as well as making daily donation pickups, product deliveries to and from organizations and ensuring all products are stored appropriately. They will ensure that product is distributed safely and efficiently and will be responsible for the collection of data on outgoing product. Outside of distribution times, the Driver and Warehouse Associate will assist the Warehouse Manager in keeping a clean work environment and efficient operation.

Essential Functions

Driver

• Safely operate small box truck with liftgate and reefer.
• Loading and unloading donation pickups and drop-offs w/pallet jack when needed.
• Ensure all vehicles are clean at the end of each day.

Warehouse

• Direct warehouse operations and ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Ensure product is received and distributed in a timely manner.
• Monitor organization inventory of food and other in-kind donations.
• Assist in keeping the warehouse clean.
• Assist with volunteer center set up and break down for volunteer groups.

Distribution

• Sorting donations to ensure quality. This includes inspecting inventory daily to make sure expired product is not distributed.
• Report Expiration/Best By/Sell By/Freeze By dates to Inventory Team on incoming donations.

Volunteer Support

• Supervision of distribution-area volunteer activities.
• Support volunteer activities in the volunteer center.
• Other driver and warehouse duties as assigned.

Salary: $20.66 - $25.82

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a warehouse environment with a focus on safety.
• Current forklift certification is preferred.
• Class E license required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to show no license revocation, suspension, DUI/DWI, careless or reckless driving history.
• Ability to connect with diverse types of organizations: schools, businesses, government, faith organizations, etc.
• Ability to be on one’s feet for 4 plus hours a day.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.

Special Requirements

• Flexibility in working hours for occasional special events after-hours or weekend activities.
• Willingness to volunteer for other OFS duties that don’t fall under regular job duties.

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

• Safely operates pallet jack and liftgate on truck.
• Food storage warehouse and walk-in cooler & freezer with mobile equipment in operation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a warehouse environment with a focus on safety.
• Current forklift certification.
• Class B license or greater with air brake endorsement required.

Excellent Benefits – FT Positions

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• HRA and FSA
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and sick time, paid holidays and birthday
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary employee paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness support
• Potential for student loan forgiveness, if qualified