Warehouse Assistant

Feed My Starving Children; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization focused on combating hunger. This part-time role involves essential warehouse operations, including forklift and pallet jack operation, inventory management, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. You'll play a vital role in staging materials for food packing events while ensuring compliance with workplace and food safety policies. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a supportive, mission-driven atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Flexible hours and a range of benefits make this position even more appealing.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to lift 30-50 lbs. repeatedly and operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and organized warehouse area.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack for inventory management.
• Stage materials for mobile food packing events.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Pallet Jack Operation

Inventory Management

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Computer Proficiency

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Your Role:
Perform general warehouse work at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Operate a forklift and pallet jack. Maintain warehouse cleanliness and inventory movement, stage shipments, load and unload containers and uphold workplace and food safety policies and procedures.

Pay, Schedule & Benefits:

• Starting pay is $17.15/hour. This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position.
• Regularly scheduled for 15-25 hours per week, subject to site staffing needs. Initially scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm, (occasionally needed to work later, depending on warehouse activity.) Saturday, Sunday and holiday shifts are very occasionally required.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Our part-time benefits package includes paid time off (PTO),vision, a 401(k) plan with employer match, andan employeeassistance program. Detailed benefit information can be found here: https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/careers/fmsc-benefits.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain a safe and organized warehouse area.
• Clean and maintain warehouse area and adjoining spaces.
• Operate powered industrial forklift and pallet jack to organize inventory and load/unload shipments.
• Track inventory and complete materials usage and inventory reporting in database.
• Stage materials and equipment for mobile food packing events.
• Follow equipment standard operating procedures.
• Uphold workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Understand, follow and enforce food safety policies and procedures.
• Produce and maintain Bills of Lading and other documentation as necessary for the legal transport of goods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• Passionate about FMSC’s Christian mission and living it out in the workplace.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to maintain energy and stamina during 4-8 hour shifts with nearly continual standing and walking.
• Able to push, pull, lift 30-50 lbs. repeatedly, bend, twist and use hand tools like scissors.
• Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Proficient with operating a computer.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through. Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Takes initiative to identify and solve problems. Responsible and able to use good judgment and discretion.
• Self-starter, can work independently and can follow processes, procedures and directions.
• Respect volunteers of all ages, religious beliefs, ethnicities and types (ex. special needs, court-ordered).
• Flexible availability preferred (able to adjust work hours according to shipping needs).
• Able to tolerate consistent exposure to soy (an allergen).

Your Team:

• Reports to Senior Warehouse Specialist.
• Join our group of professional world-changers. Work alongside dedicated, talented folks.

FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, or any other status protected by law. See the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Know Your Rights” poster. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at FMSC - https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/values.

FMSC is an E-Verify employer. See the federal “E-Verify Participation” poster, and the “Right to Work” poster for more information.