Warehouse Assistant, (1286)

Catholic Charities

Landover (MD)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement match

Life insurance

FSAs

Paid leave

11 paid holidays

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to support the SHARE Food Network facility. You will oversee warehouse operations, load and unload trucks, and coordinate volunteer transportation during monthly distributions.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year in a warehouse, and forklift/pallet jack experience. You will work Monday–Friday with early start times and occasional weekend coverage, contributing to nutrition assistance across DC,

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.
1 year experience working in a warehouse environment.
Trained in operating equipment such as forklift and pallet jack.
1-year experience driving 26-ft. truck.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift, manual hand trucks, and other equipment to load, unload trucks, and move and store food, materials and supplies.
Check, and inspect incoming goods and materials to insure accurate quantity, type, and acceptable quality.
Regularly record and inspect all warehouse inventory using appropriate software and recording methods.
Select space and prepare stock for storage, processing, and placing materials in designated areas, protecting stock from destruction, abuse, fire, and theft.
Prepare food orders for delivery and verify orders for accuracy.
Drive delivery truck (up to 26-foot refrigerated) to locations throughout Washington, D.C. Maryland and Virginia and unload food.
Provide assistance and consultation for volunteers.
Assist crews, host sites, and other customers loading food into vehicles.
Provide janitorial services.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Vehicle driving

Team coordination

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Assistant provides warehouse services for the SHARE Food Network facility and its customers. The position helps oversee and manage hundreds of volunteer transportation team members during each monthly distribution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate a forklift, manual hand trucks, and other equipment to load, unload trucks, and move and store food, materials and supplies.

Check, and inspect incoming goods and materials to insure accurate quantity, type, and acceptable quality.

Regularly record and inspect all warehouse inventory using appropriate software and recording methods.

Select space and prepare stock for storage, processing, and placing materials in designated areas, protecting stock from destruction, abuse, fire, and theft.