Warehouse Associate

Capital Area Food Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, DC, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive, count, locate and inspect food and non-food items. The role performs general warehouse duties, fills orders, loads and unloads trucks, and maintains sanitation and safety guidelines within the distribution center.

The position requires at least 2 years of warehouse experience, proficiency with handheld scanning devices, and the ability to operate warehouse equipment including forklift or pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or operations environment.
• Experience with handheld scanning devices and warehouse technology.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or pallet jack with a valid license.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receives, counts, locates and inspects food and non-food items.
• Accurately fills agency orders using the warehouse system.
• Maintains inventory accuracy with regular counts (≥95%).
• Safely operates warehouse equipment and follows safety rules.
• Backfills for Receiving and cross-trains across Operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Handheld scanners

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse technology system

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20017Salary Range: $24.04 - $29.39 Hourly

About the Organization:

The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided more than 60 million meals to people in need last year, by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations as well as directly to the community. Creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than just food: it includes addressing the root causes of food insecurity by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care, and education. To learn more, visit Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank.

Description:

Receives, counts, locates and inspects food and non-food items. This position performs general warehouse duties, such as filling orders, the loading and unloading of trucks, moves and locates product, assists with volunteer projects, maintain cleanliness of the distribution center by following food safety and company sanitation and cleanliness guidelines. This position works in a warehouse setting with some outdoor exposure during the workday as well as frequent exposure to changes in temperatures.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately fills agency orders by utilizing the warehouse technology system to pull products from the warehouse location, scan the product and rack label and then load the cases on pallets for shipping or pick-up.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels by completing regular inventory counts with a goal of no less than 95% accuracy.
• Ensures product is secured by ensuring product is safely stacked and shrink wrapped to the pallet.
• Safely operates warehouse equipment and follows all company safety rules and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assists other departments within operations depending on the daily needs of the warehouse.
• Maintains a high level of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the building including assigned racks, freezer, and cooler locations.
• Completes daily warehouse sanitation logs and equipment checklist to maintain our warehouse equipment.
• Adheres to and follows all AIB Food Safety practices and procedures.
• Backfill for the Receiving team as needed.
• Cross train to provide support across Operations department.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

QualificationsRequirements:

• HS Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years’ experience in a warehouse or operations environment.
• Experience with handheld scanning devices and warehouse technology.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or pallet jack with a valid license.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with a variety of staff, volunteers, donors, and agency representatives.
• Adheres to warehouse safety as regulated by OSHA and follow all AIB Food Safety Guidelines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible and a team player.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Physical activities involve standing for more than 75% of the workday.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. Area contains moving forklifts and pallet jacks.

Reporting:

• Supervisor of Warehouse Operations
• Senior Manager of Operations
• Deputy Chief Operations Officer

Compensation:

$24.04 to $29.39 hourly

Schedule:

• Regular work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break; with weekends or extended hours as assigned for special events or projects.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Please access our website at Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank to learn more about Capital Area Food Bank and our employee benefits.