Warehouse & Logistics Associate

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; Center (IN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is seeking a Full-time Warehouse Associate to support the Hope Distribution Center and Family Support Center locations. The role contributes to the mission by coordinating food drives, transporting food, and ensuring accurate, timely deliveries.

You will train volunteers on warehouse operations, operate forklifts and pallets jacks, and maintain safety and sanitation standards in a diverse, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• DOT certification, or ability to pass DOT screening.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive agency vehicles to pick up and distribute food.
• Coordinate all aspects of food drives, including setup and deliveries.
• Utilize forklifts, pallet jacks, lift gates, and related equipment.
• Manage the food delivery process from orders to storage and back stock.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the distribution center.
• Train volunteers on warehouse operations and safety guidelines.

Skills

Professional driving

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Ability to operate vehicles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Lift gates

Vehicle maintenance basics

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by the Catholic Social Teachings by assisting Hope Distribution Center warehouse operations. Duties to include supporting food drives, coordinating food deliveries, and transporting food for CCNEK’s Family Support Center locations. CCNEK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Essential Functions

• Drive agency vehicles to pick up and distribute food to CCNEK’s Hope Distribution Center and CCNEK’s Family Support Center locations
• Coordinate all aspects of food drives; including set up, collection, loading the truck, and deliveries to pantries
• Utilize material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, lift gates, etc.
• Coordinate and fulfill all aspects of the food delivery process, including filling and organizing orders, delivery, off-loading, inspecting, counting, proper storage, receiving and organizing summer back stock.
• Coordinate maintenance and cleaning of the distribution center to ensure that industry sanitation and safety codes are followed
• Assist with audits by Harvester’s and other agencies
• Work with volunteers and ensure proper training on warehouse operations and safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities
• Must be willing to perform by the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self- control and joy
• Catholic Charities promotes a diverse workforce. Employees are not required to be Catholic, however, employees of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas must understand that they are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months warehouse experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic vehicle operating mechanics
• Must possess a valid driver’s license as well as a safe driving record
• Must have or be able to pass and retain DOT certification
• Provide an effective communication link between volunteers and staff
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, vehicle condition reports, and other requested records
• Ability to drive agency vehicles to in box trucks
• Customer service skills that ensure a friendly and helpful experience for our clients
• Minimum two years of professional driving experience preferred
• Ability to present a professional, enthusiastic attitude through effective communication skills to promote a positive impression of Catholic Charities to our clients and the public
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that is very diverse
• Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri Driver’s license, dependable transportation, current vehicle insurance and a verified safe driving record. (required if the person will be driving as part of their primary responsibilities)
• Must be able to pass DOT screening. (required if driving an agency vehicle requiring DOT certification)
• Candidate should have a working understanding of English to safely perform job duties, including understanding verbal instructions, written safety procedures, and workplace signage.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift and /or move 100 pounds
• Ability to maneuver heavy loads (50 to 2000 pounds) on a pallet jack on & off truck ramps.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Able to work indoor, outdoors in a commercial freezer; the employee must have the ability to work in changing work environments including extreme temperature conditions in the cooler and warehouse.
• May often have to work at a rapid pace to meet receiving and distribution deadlines, travel throughout the 21 counties the agency serves in northeast Kansas, and work irregular or extended working hours.

Salary Description

$25.00 per hour