Forklift-Certified Warehouse Technician

Worcester County Food Bank Inc; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Food Bank is seeking a warehouse associate to support various functions across the facility, including distribution, forklift operations, order selecting, receiving, and pallets management.

The role involves building and stocking pallets, performing receiving duties, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace while following safety standards and cooperating with other departments to advance the Food Bank's mission.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience operating power equipment in a warehouse preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain power equipment certification.
• Flexible to work in multiple areas during each shift or within the same area for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in all areas of warehouse operations as needed including distribution, forklift, order selecting (dry, cooler, freezer), and receiving docks.
• Safely builds pallets of products for delivery and pickup.
• Completes the receiving process for assorted goods.
• Ensures pallets in reserve are stored safely.
• Replenishes picking locations as needed throughout the shift.
• Pulls and stages items for drive-thru and mass distribution.
• Assists with placing received products into reserve.
• Lifts, reserves, and drops pallets of stored goods to and from the overhead steel racking.
• Prepares and inspects pallets for safe reserving by wrapping, strapping, stacking, labeling, and correcting broken pallets.
• Assists with the physical inventory process.
• Maintains a clean and safe workspace.
• Inspects power equipment prior to use.
• Follows all safety standards and procedures.
• Works independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank.
• Adheres to the Food Bank's Employee Code of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Regional Food Bank is seeking a warehouse associate to support various functions across the facility, including distribution, forklift operations, order selecting, receiving, and pallets management.

The role involves building and stocking pallets, performing receiving duties, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace while following safety standards and cooperating with other departments to advance the Food Bank's mission.