Warehouse Professional

FY26 Food Bank For NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New York City is seeking reliable Warehouse Professionals. The role involves using electric pallet jacks and forklifts to assist in food distribution to those in need. Candidates must have warehouse experience and be committed to the mission of ending hunger. Responsibilities include building pallets, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining safety standards. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector, product staging).
• Proficient in driving forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive power pallet jack to build pallets according to load sheets.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers.
• Ensure accuracy in loading and compliance with shipping documentation.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

We are looking for Professional, Reliable, and Responsible Warehouse Professionals Ready To Work!

We are looking for those who are able to use Electric Pallet Jack and those who use Forklifts, and or Hi-Lo's!

We are very busy helping our New Yorkers in Need at Food Bank. Looking for an opportunity to join a team that comes to work every day making a difference in the lives of others?

Food Bank for New York City’s Warehouse Professionals are essential to our mission and operations. We would not be able to feed the millions of vulnerable New Yorkers without our professional team of drivers. Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others daily? Come join us.

Food Bank’s Food Distributiondepartment is responsible for servicing our agency partners throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Success in this department involves Food Distribution’s ability to distribute good wholesome food in a timely, efficient and caring manner. In joining, you will be a part of a team whose goal is to serve the most vulnerable citizens of New York City and assist in its mission to end hunger.

This position calls for a professional individual with warehouse experience looking for a long term career and opportunity to be a part of a team on a mission to end hunger. Performing daily warehouse operation duties up to and including selection, shipping, receiving, inventory cycle counts, cleaning and other operational duties.

This labor-intensive position is responsible for building pallets of food and product for our member agencies and partners. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. Works from Electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Position is responsible for accuracy in loading and complying with shipper/receiver documentation. Follows warehouse instructions in building loads. Employees must maintain a clean and safe work environment.

This position requires lifting a very high volume of cases of product per day repeatedly during a long work period. Requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting reaching and grasping as product is moved.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Drive power pallet jack/ electric pallet jack to picking area and build pallet/load according to load sheet or voice pick audio equipment (if applicable)
• Mark load ticket for out of stock items
• Wrap pallet when pallet/load is finished
• Turn in paper work with order for check before loading and have truck checked
• Stage pallet and/or load into truck when ready
• Complete partial pallets and put away mixed pallets

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.)
• Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
• Experience working in a team environment (e.g., cooperating with co-workers, joint problem solving, etc.)
• Professional, Customer Service Focused, Comfortable in a Warehouse Setting
• Ensure a professional code of conduct at all times.
• Follow all organizational and safety policies and procedures.
• Help maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers/trucks. Ensure proper stacking of all products to minimize product damage.
• Maintain upkeep of assigned equipment. Ensure all equipment (Pallet jacks/scanners etc.) are in proper working order.
• Check for signs of contamination, expiration dates or other signs of unsafe storage
• Complete daily assigned tasks and paperwork given by management team.
• Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and politeness in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and guests.
• Possess strong communication skills and display professional conduct at all times.
• Ability to multitask and think on your feet.
• Commitment to Food Bank’s For New York City’s Mission.

Travel Required

No.

Behaviors

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

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