Warehouse Operator - Part Time (~20 hours/week)

Foodshare, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading food bank committed to alleviating hunger in the community. As a Warehouse Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient operations by picking and staging orders, managing inventory, and maintaining safety standards. This position offers an opportunity to directly impact the lives of those in need while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about community service and have experience in warehousing, this is a perfect opportunity for you to make a difference and grow your career in a fulfilling role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, with 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Pallet jack and forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick and stage orders for distribution to branches and member agencies.
• Maintain a clean work environment and comply with safety standards.
• Inspect donations and assist with inventory management.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Safety Compliance (OSHA, GMP, AIB)

Education

High School diploma or GED

2+ years experience in warehousing

Pallet jack/forklift certification

Tools

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

Description

Connecticut Foodshare is the food bank serving all of our neighbors across the state. Working with a strong network of community-based hunger relief programs, we help provide nutritious food as well as long-term, sustainable solutions to food insecurity. By joining Connecticut Foodshare, you will be part of a team that helps drive community awareness, garners support, leverages research, and engages volunteers, to realize our vision of a thriving community free of hunger.

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day physical operations and appearance of Connecticut Foodshare’s Warehouse in accordance with Feeding America’s standards. This individual will report to Warehouse Management in Wallingford.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Picks and stages orders for distribution to branches and member agencies.
2. Stores product appropriately (dry, freezer and cooler) in a reasonably accessible manner.
3. Receives and unloads all incoming shipments and loads trucks for outgoing shipments.
4. Inspects all donations and reports any problems to Warehouse Manager.
5. Accurately counts and completes all required paperwork.
6. Assists with quality control and inventory.
7. Identifies and escalates issues to senior team members in a timely manner.
8. Performs daily inspection of equipment.
9. Maintains a clean work environment free of hazards in compliance with OSHA, GMP, and AIB standards.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience:

1. High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education/Experience:

1. 2+ years progressively responsible experience in similar or related function.
2. Experience in general warehousing.
3. Pallet jack/forklift certification.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources. Connecticut Foodshare, as a state contractor, is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in all its hiring and employment practices. Connecticut Foodshare maintains a drug-free workplace.