Warehouse Associate

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) and matching

Disability

Life Insurance

EAP

Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Personal Time

Volunteer Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support safe, efficient daily warehouse operations, including pulling orders, loading/unloading deliveries, operating warehouse equipment, and general maintenance. This full-time role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and requires teamwork, safety awareness, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay rate is $15.50–$16.75 per hour for 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, with benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Basic awareness of safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Pull orders using the warehouse pick list.
• Report all discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Assist drivers by loading outbound trucks.
• Work with accuracy and efficiency in accordance with the Quality Accountability Plan.
• Maintain safe and sanitary warehouse conditions; assist volunteers.
• Cross-train in all applicable operations of the warehouse.

Skills

Math & counting

Verbal skills

Teamwork

Cooperation & respect

Initiative

Operate equipment

Lift 50 pounds

Stand/walk all day

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TITLE: Warehouse Associate

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Benefit Eligible

SUPERVISOR: Warehouse Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: The Warehouse Associate is responsible for safe and efficient daily warehouse operations. This position is responsible for a variety of manual tasks associated with acquisition, storage, and distribution of food and other donated products, including pulling orders, loading and unloading deliveries, operating warehouse equipment, and general maintenance and cleanup.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Good math and counting skills
• Good verbal skills and reading/writing literacy
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Be cooperative and respectful to peers and leaders
• Ability to take initiative and share duties to accomplish warehouse tasks
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely, primarily forklifts and pallet jacks
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively
• Ability to stand/walk all day
• Possess sufficient flexibility for bending and lifting

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience and ability to work with diverse populations
• Basic awareness of safety standards

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PULL TEAM

• Pull orders using the warehouse pick list.
• Report all discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Assist drivers by loading outbound trucks
• Work with accuracy and efficiency in accordance with the Quality Accountability Plan

GENERAL WAREHOUSE DUTIES

• Work with other staff in maintaining safe and sanitary warehouse conditions
• Assist with food bank volunteers as directed
• Cross-train in all applicable operations of the warehouse
• Treat agency representatives with respect and courtesy
• Make pickups and deliveries on time as assigned
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Practice safe food handling techniques according to AIB standards

Pay Rate: $15.50 - $16.75 per hour; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and matching, Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Personal Time, Volunteer Time Off, Holiday Pay