Warehouse Assistant

St. Pete Free Clinic; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Pete Free Clinic is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to support daily warehouse operations, receive and unload deliveries, and sort, store, pack, and distribute goods.

The role includes maintaining inventory using HELM, ensuring safe handling, sanitation, and proper paperwork, and assisting with program needs and events. Responsibilities also cover operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, coordinating with volunteers, and helping with routine facilities maintenance to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience with forklift equipment is preferred and certification is a plus.
• Ability to use inventory systems and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload daily deliveries and donations.
• Operate stand-up/sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks to move products.
• Follow receiving and inventory control procedures; maintain accurate data in HELM.
• Unload, sort, store, pack, and distribute food and goods.
• Support programs by stocking necessary goods and assisting events.
• Maintain paperwork, logs, and receipts accurately; ensure safety and sanitation codes.

Skills

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration across departments

Microsoft Office

Technology proficiency

Mission alignment

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HELM inventory system

Job description

Description

The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for assisting with warehouse operations, receiving and unloading deliveries, and the sorting, storage, packing, and distribution of goods. Also responsible for general facilities maintenance and cleaning.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 5:00am-1:00pm

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and unloading daily deliveries and donations.
• Drives Stand-up forklift, Sit-down forklift, Rider pallet jack, and Manual electric pallet jack in a safe manner in moving products throughout the warehouse area and assisting in loading trucks.
• Accurately follow all receiving and inventory control procedures.
• Utilizes inventory system (HELM) to track and maintain accurate data of goods and services coming in and out of the warehouse.
• Unloads, sorts, stores, packs, and distributes food.
• Supports We Help Fresh Pantry, Jared’s Fresh Pantry, Deuces drive-thru, VIP Partners, and other programs by keeping them stocked with necessary goods.
• Maintains paperwork, logs, and receipts in an accurate manner.
• Ensures all food and non-food items are handled, stored and distributed in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Follows and maintain all health and sanitation codes.
• Performs routine care and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Assist with trash pickup and removal.
• Keep grounds functional, presentable, and clean.
• Maintains equipment cleanliness and safety.
• Assists in daily setting up of warehouse.
• Supports volunteer activities as necessary and assigned.
• Assists with food drives or special events, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Agency-wide Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation and records in compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality
• Supports the St. Petersburg Free Clinic’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures and all Federal and State regulations and local ordinances

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong relationship-building skills with both internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capability to prioritize inter- and cross-departmental collaboration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Capability to use a broad range of technology
• Commitment to and modeling of St. Petersburg Free Clinic mission and values

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required; Associates Degree preferred.
• Stand-up forklift, Sit-down forklift, Rider pallet jack, and Manual electric pallet jack knowledge, certification preferred.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license, and clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 60 pounds or more on occasions; ability and stamina to repeatedly lift 25 to 45 pounds on daily basis.
• Ability to operate Stand-up forklift, Sit-down forklift, Rider pallet jack, and Manual electric pallet jack.

SPFC is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.