Warehouse Porter

Greater Cleveland Food Bank; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays from day 1

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Generous retirement plan

Wellness programs

Childcare assistance

Tuition and student loan assistance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Greater Cleveland Food Bank is seeking a reliable warehouse associate to maintain high sanitation standards in our distribution center. You will operate floor scrubbers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and forklifts while ensuring safety and efficiency in daily warehouse tasks.

The role requires HS diploma, 2–3 years of warehouse experience, and certification for tow motors or willingness to obtain. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED preferred.
• Two to three years of warehouse/material handling experience preferred.
• Experience on Reach Truck / Forklift operation required; Customer Service experience highly preferred.
• Previous shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Tow motor certification required.
• Serve-safe certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide janitorial/ housekeeping maintenance in warehouse and office areas.
• Operate and maintain equipment safety and sanitation standards.
• Pick and move product using electric pallet jack to clean areas.
• Inspect and remove debris to maintain safe aisles and work areas.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and assist with grounds maintenance.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions and spills.
• Support process improvements and participate in lean initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Reach Truck

Forklift operation

Tow motor certification

Job description

Description

Consider a career that allows you to make a positive impact on others’ lives while enhancing your own. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio, provided over 50 million meals in 2024 to those in need across Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Ashland, and Richland counties.

Greater Cleveland Food Bank Mission Statement: “Together with our community, we provide nutritious food and essential resources so our neighbors facing hunger can thrive.”

Join the Greater Cleveland Food Bank team and experience a supportive culture of continuous learning and development. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay beginning day one
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Childcare assistance
• Tuition and Student Loan assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance

Apply today and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a difference in the community.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain high standards of warehouse sanitation to meet regulatory requirements within our food distribution center. This will be done through operating warehouse equipment such as a floor scrubbing machine, scissor lift, forklift and electric pallet jacks.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Provide janitorial / housekeeping maintenance to include cleaning of floors, walls, guardrails and other surfaces in the warehouse and office areas.
• Ability to obtain and maintain equipment license (electric pallet jacks, forklifts, lift trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment).
• Ability to operate power equipment such as baler, compactor, power washer, sweeper and floor scrubber.
• Physically walking the warehouse on a frequent basis to remove wood, debris and plastic from aisles.
• Pulling product out of pick slots using an electric pallet jack to clean with a scrubber and returning product as assigned.
• Conducts routine walkthroughs of warehouse areas and performs daily inspections of refrigerated and frozen storage areas to identify and remove plastic, cardboard, pallets, wood, and other debris from aisles, storage areas, and equipment travel paths. Maintains safe and sanitary conditions to prevent accidents and damage to material handling equipment.
• Cleans and maintains designated pest control inspection lines and perimeter areas as needed, ensuring they remain free of debris and accessible for pest monitoring and inspection.
• Routinely inspects and removes accumulated debris from loading dock pits to maintain cleanliness, prevent equipment damage, and support safe dock operations.
• Inspects pest control devices, including mouse traps and glue boards, for damage or deterioration. Reports deficiencies to the Facilities Manager and replaces damaged or ineffective devices as needed, in accordance with established pest control procedures.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks.
• Assists with grounds maintenances tasks
• Assess daily, that dangerous conditions are removed prior to an accident or injury occurring (i.e., water spill clean-up, etc.)
• Assist with moving furniture and / or equipment for meeting room or event set up.
• Follows and maintains high standards of warehouse sanitation and safety at all times.
• Actively support and champion initiatives aimed at driving continuous improvement throughout the organization. May participate in one of the following: LEAN council, a kaizen, 5S campaign or other process improvement efforts to support continuous improvement and improved processes within the food bank.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

FEED Values and Organization-Wide Competencies

All employees are expected to demonstrate the following organization-wide competencies in a manner consistent with our FEED Values:

F – Fostering Engagement (Value)

We collaborate with our community and each other, embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and experiences to strengthen our mission and deepen our impact.

• Collaboration (Competency): Builds productive relationships, shares knowledge, seeks diverse perspectives, and contributes to a positive team environment.
• Access and Awareness (Competency): Promotes dignity, respect, accessibility, and an inclusive environment where people feel welcomed and supported.

E – Excellence (Value)

We are responsible stewards of community resources, maintain high standards of performance, and continuously seek opportunities to improve, innovate, and create greater impact.

• Accountability (Competency): Takes ownership of responsibilities, decisions, and results; follows through on commitments and responsibly stewards organizational resources.
• Continuous Learning (Competency): Seeks feedback, learns from successes and challenges, embraces innovation, and pursues opportunities for growth and improvement.

E – Empowerment (Value)

We encourage, educate, and support our partners, volunteers, employees, and all those touched by hunger so everyone can contribute at their fullest potential.

• Developing and Supporting Others (Competency): Encourages learning, shares knowledge, provides support, and helps others contribute, develop, and succeed.

D – Dedicated to Service (Value)

We provide leadership in the hunger relief movement while keeping the people we serve at the center of every decision, action, and interaction.

• Mission Commitment (Competency): Demonstrates commitment to food security and community well-being by actively supporting the organization’s mission and maintaining a focus on meaningful community impact.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED preferred. Two to three years of warehouse/material handling experience preferred. Experience on Reach Truck / Forklift operation required; Customer Service experience (highly preferred). Previous shipping/receiving experience preferred. Tow motor certification required. Serve-safe certified preferred, but not required. Minor maintenance skills. Required commitment to making interactions across different cultures and backgrounds a strength of our organization as demonstrated through work, life or community experience.

Physical requirements and Environment

The physical requirements for this position include: Occasional ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to move about inside the warehouse and outside. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to ascend/descend stairs to access workspaces frequently. Ability to position or move body to access filing cabinets or other work equipment constantly. Ability to constantly be able to exchange accurate information, take and give direction and hear safety warnings. Ability to constantly inspect product, judge distance between equipment, shelves and permanent structures. Ability to frequently detect spoiled product or quality of meals. Ability to lift 50+ lbs. on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to varying temperatures, including refrigerated and frozen storage areas, as well as outside weather conditions. Must be able to perform assigned duties in temperature-controlled environments for extended periods as needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Range: $21 – $22.06 per hour, commensurate with experience

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Please note that the Food Bank does not sponsor employment-based visas for any positions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, physical examination, and employment verification, all of which are conducted as part of the onboarding process.

The organization maintains a Drug-Free Workplace policy. Pre-employment drug testing includes screening for marijuana, THC, cannabis, and other prohibited substances.