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

Connecticut Foodshare Inc; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Foodshare is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support day-to-day operations at the Wallingford warehouse, ensuring accurate picking, staging, receiving, and loading.

This role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years warehouse experience, and pallet jack/forklift certification; familiarity with OSHA, GMP, and AIB standards is preferred. Join a team improving hunger relief through reliable warehouse processes and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years progressively responsible experience in warehousing or related field.
• Experience in general warehousing operations.
• Pallet jack and forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picks and stages orders for distribution to branches and member agencies.
• Stores product (dry, freezer, cooler) properly.
• Receives and unloads shipments and loads trucks.
• Inspects donations and reports issues to Warehouse Manager.
• Counts and completes required paperwork accurately.
• Assists with inventory and quality control.

Skills

Inventory management

Quality control

Documentation

OSHA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift certification

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:

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

Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education/Experience:

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

Connecticut Foodshare maintains a drug-free workplace.