Warehouse Associate – Cold Storage, FIFO & Overtime

Community Harvest Food Bank; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast IN, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Associate – South Building to support receiving, order fulfillment, and inventory control in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities include unloading donations, counting and recording items, and ensuring accurate picking and staging while safely operating pallet jacks and forklifts. FIFO storage and teamwork with volunteers are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift certificate or training is a plus.
• Spanish language ability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming donations and record on receiving reports.
• Ensure accurate picking and staging of customer orders.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (pallet jacks, forklifts).
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform weekly cycle counts and report discrepancies.

Skills

Reading English

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 years warehouse experience

Forklift certificate / training

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Dollies / carts

Job description

Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast IN, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Associate – South Building to support receiving, order fulfillment, and inventory control in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities include unloading donations, counting and recording items, and ensuring accurate picking and staging while safely operating pallet jacks and forklifts. FIFO storage and teamwork with volunteers are essential.