WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE-FT

Utah Food Bank; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to fighting hunger in the community. As a Warehouse Associate, you'll play a vital role in our operations, ensuring efficient order processing and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're looking for a fulfilling role where your efforts contribute directly to a greater cause, we invite you to apply and be part of our impactful team.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a warehouse environment is required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects regularly.

Responsibilities

• Build orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.
• Assist with loading and unloading products.

Skills

Warehouse skills/experience

Forklift operation

Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Health, Safety, and OSHA knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shrink-wrap machine

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Salt Lake City - Main Distribution Center - SLC, UT

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.50

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Warehouse

Description

At Utah Food Bank, we believe that every team member has the power to create real change in the lives of those we serve. Since 1904, we’ve been committed to Fighting Hunger Statewide, and we’re inviting you to join our efforts.

Our growing team works collaboratively in a mission-driven, inclusive, and supportive culture. With the addition of seven new statewide facilities, we’re ready to make an even greater impact – and we need people like you to help us achieve it.

Working here isn’t just a job; it’s a purpose. From partnering with local communities to engaging with dedicated volunteers, you’ll see the results of your efforts every day. Together, we work tirelessly to achieve our mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide.

If you’re ready to use your skills and passion to make a meaningful difference, let’s talk. Learn more about us at utahfoodbank.org

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

9:30AM to 6PM

The Warehouse Associate works in all aspects of the warehouse, including; receiving, agency/donor services, order building and dock areas. Warehouse staff are expected to cross train and assist in all areas, though primary duties may only be in some.

Duties:

• Follow correct process to build orders
• Shrink wrap, tag and stage every order correctly
• Receiving – Load and unload semi-trailers
• Verify agency invoice against product (noting any discrepancies) and assist in loading product into vehicle
• Monitor built orders for orders not picked up, generate credit memos and re-bin according to policy
• Keep docks and warehouse clean and organized by sweeping, mopping and disposing of bad product

• Organize, consolidate and dispose of bad product; help rotate product first-in-first-out
• Maintain all warehouse equipment

• Responsible for complete and accurate paperwork required by Feeding America
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school or GED completion
• High degree of accuracy with physical product, cycle counts and paperwork
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Warehouse skills/experience required
• Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified (in-house training and certification)
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Health, Safety and OSHA requirements
• Computer skills required including experience with Excel, Word & Outlook
• Ability to work and communicate in a courteous and professional manner with staff, volunteers and donors
• High professional and ethical standards

Physical Requirements and Working Condtions:

The work requires considerable strenuous physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and to 75 pounds some of the time, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, pushing and/or pulling heavy loads, operating and working around equipment such as shrink-wrap machine, forklifts and pallet jacks. At times, the warehouse temperatures can be hot and/or cold, especially in fridge/freezer areas. Mandatory 4 to 6 work weekends a year. High attendance expectations. During peak seasons, all UFB staff may be asked to assist with receiving donations, picking up donations or other customer service work outside the normal scope of duties.

Utah Food Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.