Warehouse/ Pantry Worker

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami seeks a Food Pantry Worker to support daily pantry operations, handle donations, assist clients, and collaborate with volunteers. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, processing donated items, inventory checks, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Qualified candidates have a valid Florida driver's license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and 3 years of clean driving history or less than 6 points in the last 3 years.
• High School degree or equivalent.
• Certified Forklift Operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload donations from vehicles.
• Process donated items and inspect for damage.
• Operate and maintain forklift, pallet jack, and agency vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and optimize space utilization.
• Assist with food pantry packing and client assistance.
• Record food temperature logs and assist with inventory counts.

Skills

Loading/unloading

Inventory control

Customer assistance

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Florida driver's license

Certified Forklift Operator

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Vehicle operation

Job description

• Responsible for loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Accepts and processes donated items.
• Inspects inventory for damage and performs inventory controls.
• Operates and maintains warehouse forklift, electronic pallet jack and vehicles.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Optimizes space utilization and stores inventory in an accessible manner.

Food Pantry Worker

• Collaborate with volunteers to pack food bags or boxes according to established guidelines and client needs.
• Greet and assist clients during food distribution hours, providing support and guidance as needed.
• Assist in verifying client eligibility and completing necessary documentation for food assistance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pantry space, including shelving units, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Assist in periodic inventory counts and participate in regular pantry clean-up days or maintenance tasks.
• Accurately complete food temperature logs.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Performs PQI functions as assigned by Supervisor.
• Participates with ongoing safety inspections.
• Participates in monthly fire drills.
• Timely and accurately submit Unusual Incident Reports and include all relevant documentation required by regulatory bodies.
• Must be available to work beyond your regular schedule in crisis situations or if there is a declared agency emergency.
• Complete inspections logs as assigned.

Additional Duties:

• Safely drive/operate agency truck to pick up donations, as needed.
• Assist with delivery route including loading and unloading donated items.
• Communicate any problem/concern of warehouse operations to Program Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Complete all required training as per regulatory guidelines and other training as requested by supervisor.
• Complies with all policies, procedures, and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly lift and carry 25–50+ pounds
• Perform frequent repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Bend, stoop, reach, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull while picking and packing
• Stand, walk, and move on concrete floors for long periods of time.
• Navigate tight spaces and operate equipment safely
• Work in varied and sometimes extreme temperatures (freezers and hot warehouses)

Educational & Experiential Requirements:

• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and 3 years of clean driving record history or less than 6 points in their license within the last 3 year
• High School degree or equivalent
• Certified Forklift Operator preferred

Reporting to this position:

• N/A

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