Logistics Warehouse Apprentice — Donor Ops & Inventory

UMOM New Day Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Logistics Warehouse Apprentice to support warehouse, donation, inventory, and delivery operations while gaining hands-on experience in warehousing and nonprofit logistics.

The role is designed for graduates of UMOM's Homegrown Program, offering practical work experience, professional development, and exposure to warehouse operations. This is a safety-sensitive, part-time apprenticeship with a 25–29 hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of UMOM's Homegrown Program.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic counting, reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Interest in learning warehouse, logistics, donation management, customer service, and workplace readiness skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, ask questions when clarification is needed, and receive coaching and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform core warehouse functions, including receiving donations, inspecting, and sorting items, stocking, inventory documentation, order preparation, and distribution.
• Assist with donation pickups and deliveries from businesses, private residences, UMOM sites, and community partners under the direction of Logistics leadership.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, donor information, distribution data, labels, bin maps, and storage guides to support efficient warehouse operations and order fulfillment.
• Prepare client, program, and department requests by selecting, staging, loading, and delivering approved items.
• Assist with basic route preparation, including confirming addresses, organizing delivery sequence, preparing paperwork, and checking vehicle readiness.
• Follow established warehouse safety procedures, including safe lifting, material handling, equipment operation, and vehicle safety practices, and operate approved equipment such as pallet jacks, push dollies, carts, and forklifts only after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse areas, office space, UMOM vehicles, parking areas, and shared logistics spaces.
• Provide courteous and professional service to donors, clients, staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.
• Support UMOM events, donation drives, seasonal distributions, and special projects as needed.
• Notify the appropriate supervisor of safety concerns, damaged items, vehicle or equipment issues, inventory discrepancies, or donor/client service concerns.
• Other duties as assigned are consistent with the purpose and learning goals of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Basic counting

Reading

Math skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Logistics Warehouse Apprentice to support warehouse, donation, inventory, and delivery operations while gaining hands-on experience in warehousing and nonprofit logistics.

The role is designed for graduates of UMOM's Homegrown Program, offering practical work experience, professional development, and exposure to warehouse operations. This is a safety-sensitive, part-time apprenticeship with a 25–29 hour workweek.