Warehouse Associate

People In Need, Inc. of Delaware County, Ohio; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

People in Need, Inc. of Delaware County, Ohio is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support our Food Insecurity team. You will conduct daily warehouse operations, maintain a clean and safe environment, and help keep the food pantry well stocked.

Responsibilities include receiving and inspecting products, data entry, stocking, safety procedures, and operating pallet jacks, forklifts, and vehicles. The role requires a high school diploma and forklift certification, plus dependable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• One year warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience and certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Able to lift minimum 50 pounds.
• Able to operate warehouse equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and unload product from all sources.
• Complete paperwork, compliance and data entry for each receipt.
• Stock all received product in the warehouse and pantry.
• Keep pantry and warehouse clean and organized.
• Oversee stocking of the food pantry and ensure safety procedures.
• Monitor refrigeration/freezer units and record temperatures daily.
• Assist with events and mobile markets as assigned.
• Manage vehicle maintenance needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Vehicle operation

Job description

Our Warehouse Associate is a key member of our Food Insecurity team! They conduct daily warehouse operational duties - maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment along with a well-stocked food pantry. The role is also responsible for the safe handling of vehicles, machinery and tools used during daily operations.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receive, inspect, and unload product from all sources: Mid-Ohio Food Bank, retail partners, and donors.
• Complete all appropriate paperwork, compliance and data entry for each receipt.
• Stock all received product in the warehouse and/or pantry.
• Ensure pantry and warehouse are clean and well organized.
• Manages the stocking of our food pantry.
• Follows all warehouse safety procedures—material handling, food safety and warehouse equipment.
• Oversees our Direct Retail Pickups and backup to volunteer drivers.
• Monitors all refrigeration/freezer units for proper temperature, records temperatures daily on all units, and reports any unit that registers out of range.
• Assists with monthly Produce Market, off-site Mobile Markets, Holiday Clearinghouse and other duties and events as may be assigned by the Director.
• Manages vehicle maintenance needs.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• One year of warehouse experience is preferred
• Forklift experience and certification is required
• Valid Driver’s License with proof of clean driving record for insurability
• Able to operate warehouse equipment (pallet jack, forklift) and vehicles (pick-up and box truck)
• Highly motivated flexible self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a variable environment
• Good math and communication skills
• Ability to work steadily and independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Tolerant of an environment with varying temperatures, including freezers and outdoor working conditions

About us:

Our mission is providing relief to our neighbors in need. Our vision is a life of food security and financial stability to those we serve. People in Need has been serving the Delaware County community since 1981, assisting individuals and families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

We provide several programs to address food insecurity – food pantry, weekend backpacks, commodity supplemental program for seniors, and a monthly produce market. We serve over 450 families weekly through our pantry.