Order Builder (35389)

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is seeking an Order Builder to support our operations team in San Francisco, CA. You will build pallets and fulfill orders for delivery, while maintaining a safe, organized warehouse.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Prior forklift experience is preferred, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Data entry and basic record-keeping abilities.
• Knowledge of and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform basic math and accurate counting.
• Ability to understand and follow order fulfillment instructions in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficient in English; bilingual is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build orders and pallets accurately for truck loading.
• Maintain organized, sanitary, and safe warehouse conditions.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Complete paperwork for menu orders and inventory records.
• Assist with daily warehouse housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to safety policies and food safety practices.

Skills

Data entry software

Health and safety regulations

Basic math

Order fulfillment

English proficiency

Organization skills

Lift 50 pounds

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach trucks

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: San Francisco - San Francisco, CA 94107, Salary Range: $25.62 - $26.37 Hourly, Are you a skilled professional who believes in lending your skills to end hunger during these unprecedented times? If so, consider being an Order Builder for the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Join our friendly, collaborative, and hardworking operations team, reporting to the Associate Director of Operations SF. The Order Builder is responsible for building pallets and other warehouse duties as needed in support of the Operations team.

Who We Are:

The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank’s mission is to end hunger in San Francisco and Marin counties. We envision a community free of the root causes of hunger, where everyone has access to nutritious food of their choosing and is uplifted by a network of support.

Together with more than 300 community partners, we work to address hunger head-on through a coordinated network of neighborhood food pantries, CalFresh enrollment, home-delivered groceries, and policy and advocacy efforts. We work with our community to provide food for people facing hunger today while working to end the hunger of tomorrow. This fiscal year, we are serving 36,000 households per week. Nearly 70% of what we distribute is fresh fruits and vegetables. Visit sfmfoodbank.org to learn more.

Who You Are:

• Keen eye for detail
• Good physical condition
• Passionate about our mission to end hunger

What You Would Be Accountable for:

The Order Builder will be responsible for the following key pieces of work:

• This position is responsible for working safely, accurately, and efficiently in the operations of the SF-Marin Food Bank and in compliance with the total warehouse and inventory standards
• The main objective is to be productive, accurate and efficient in building orders and pallets to be loaded onto trucks for delivery

What You Would Be Doing Right Now:

Safety:

• Demonstrate adherence to safety through consistent actions in line with safety expectations and adherence to all related policies and procedures
• Ensure safety policy is followed by all staff when carrying out all day-to-day activities
• Promote excellent food safety practices and adherence to SF-Marin Food Bank policies and procedures per federal/state regulations (USDA, FDA, etc.) including AIB and Feeding America standards

Physical

• Regularly sitting or standing on a powered industrial truck
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
• A good sense of balance
• Good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cooler, freezer, etc.)

Culture

• Support a culture of safety first
• Demonstrate and continue to exhibit a working environment with a foundation of mutual respect, trust, fairness, flexibility, honesty, accountability, and engagement

Operations

• “Build” pallets/orders as needed/directed to support successful order fulfillment
• Assist in maintaining an organized warehouse that maximizes space and efficiency while promoting a sanitary and safe work environment
• Use material handling equipment (stand up forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) to move product and materials from/to designated locations to support activities in an efficient and safe manner
• Assist the daily housekeeping and maintenance of the warehouse and other material handling equipment
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to product age and quality
• Accurately complete all paperwork for menu orders
• Maintain an organized and sanitary facility following AIB standards
• Monitor equipment condition and maintenance
• Perform other duties and tasks as required or instructed by Supervisor or supervisor representative (Lead or Senior Lead)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Experience in operating forklifts, including reach trucks

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of computer programs for entering data
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations
• Basic math and recording abilities
• Able to understand picking and order fulfillment instructions in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to understand written and verbal information provided in English. Bilingual a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis
• Able to work overtime when necessary

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• High School Diploma

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is set in a warehouse environment. The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role is scheduled to work Monday – Friday from 3:00-11:30pm.

POSITION COVERED BY OPEIU LOCAL 29 BARGAINING UNIT.

SALARY

The position is full-time. The starting salary for this position is $25.62-$26.37 in addition to a $1.00 shift differential, with exact salary depending on experience.

BENEFITS

All positions are offered generous holiday and sick time as well as retirement savings. This position also qualifies for medical, dental, life, long-term disability, and vacation time.

The San Francisco-Marin Food bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value having staff who come from communities that we serve. We especially encourage people of color, folks from the LGBTIA2+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. In accordance with and support of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage formerly incarcerated individuals and those with arrest and conviction records to apply.