Warehouse Associate - Forklift Experience

Community Harvest Food Bank; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate – South Building to support receiving, order fulfillment, and fulfillment of shipments from a climate-controlled facility. You will follow Feeding America and health guidelines while handling donations and inventory.

The role requires 1–3 years of warehouse experience, basic computer skills, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. OT and weekend work may be required for distribution needs.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years warehouse experience.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English at high school level.
• Basic math skills required.
• Able to perform basic computer tasks.
• Excellent oral communications skills.
• Overtime and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming donations and record on receiving reports.
• Pick and stage customer orders accurately.
• Inspect products for temperature, date and quality.
• Store items using FIFO method.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Complete required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Warehouse experience

English literacy

Basic math

Computer skills

Team player

Overtime weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST IN, INC
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE – SOUTH BUILDING
DEPARTMENT: WAREHOUSE
REPORTS TO: SOUTH BUILDING SUPERVISOR

Warehouse Associates may be assigned to one or more of the following warehouse areas as determined by the supervisor: Receiving, Order Fulfillment, Reclamation, Cooler/Freezer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must follow warehouse guidelines set forth by Feeding America and the Board of Health.
• Unload incoming donations; count, weigh and record donations on receiving reports; affix pallet tag and place into proper storage area in a timely manner
• Ensure that customers’ orders are accurately picked and staged. According to established guidelines and the appropriate “pick” sheet, accurately and thoroughly fulfill inventory order requests.
• Inspects incoming product to ensure products for accuracy of Bill of Lading, container markings or damage, dates, temperature requirements and pest/contamination in accordance with Feeding America and Indiana’s Board of Health.
• Accurately, efficiently and safely stores items on racks, shelves, bins or refrigerated rooms/freezers according to product type, size, expiration date or product code.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of warehouse inventory using First in First out (FIFO) method.
• Coordinate with Farm Wagon Manager to select items from the cooler, calculate pieces/weight for farm wagon distribution, and ensure that pallets are ready for the driver daily.
• Utilize conscientious and safe handling of all warehouse material handling equipment including pallet jacks, hand dollies and forklifts in order to avoid personal injury to self, others and damage to product, equipment or facility.
• Remain knowledgeable of current inventory and inventory levels. Performs weekly cycle count, as instructed, by physically counting and accurately recording product quantity and type, notifying Inventory Control/Reclamation Supervisor immediately of discrepancies or problems.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area at all times including warehouse, grounds, bins, and equipment; cleans up spills immediately; keeps walk areas and exits clear; locks and secures equipment and facility as required.
• Maintains optimal operating level of Food Bank equipment including oil, gas, fluid levels, battery, tires, etc. and reports any problems to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Correctly completes all necessary paperwork
• Correctly weighs and documents all out-going product
• Checks all product to insure compliance and quality several times/day
• Demonstrates a pleasant, professional and helpful attitude at all times
• Marks all products as required
• Properly supervises any volunteers assigned to the warehouse
• Continuously checks bin product for quality

This list is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL/LIFE SKILLS/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have or be willing to receive training necessary to possess any licenses/certificates required to be a successful warehouse assistant (example: fork-lift certificate, safe food handling certificate, first aid, etc.)
• 1-3 years warehouse experience, including forklift and power equipment operation.
• Ability to consistently bend, twist, climb, reach above shoulders, kneel, squat, sit, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of staff and volunteers
• Must be able to read, comprehend and write in English at a high school level
• Must be able to consistently and correctly perform basic math skills at a high school level
• Must be able to perform basic computer tasks
• Must have excellent oral communications skills
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers
• Must be able to operate standard warehouse equipment
• Must have a pleasant, team-oriented personality and be able to work in an unsupervised environment
• Must be able to work in a wide range of environmental temperatures
• Must be willing/able to work overtime and weekends as requested
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work.
• Ability to speak Spanish is desirable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent