Warehouse Handler

Mid South Food Bank
Memphis, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$17 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description

Job Title:

Warehouse Handler

Reports To:

Warehouse Manager

Positions Supervised:

None

Status:

Full-Time

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Hours:

7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Mon – Fri (or as needed/required)

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping food products while maintaining food safety, quality, and inventory accuracy. This position requires working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and following all company safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines to ensure products are handled properly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities

Employee Engagement & Culture

Participate in Full Inventory counts by counting assigned areas/items in the warehouse
Maintain positive relationships and communications with other employees

Compliance & Risk Management

Maintain orderly and clean work area in compliance with Food Bank safety and sanitation policies; ensure that the warehouse facility meets Memphis and Shelby County Health Department guidelines by assisting in daily cleaning as well as the maintenance of the outside perimeters
Utilize conscientious and safe handling of all warehouse material handling equipment including pallet jacks, hand dollies, and forklifts in order to avoid personal injury to self, and others and damage to product, equipment, or facility

Operational & Financial Controls

Receive, inspect and properly weigh and/or count all incoming products
Accurately pull orders for pickup and delivery
Load delivery orders and unload shipments as needed

Makes sure Agency orders have pallet tags designating what Agency and how many pallets. Every additional pallet should be marked (1 of 2, etc.) and staged together and wrapped
Use RF Scanners to complete assigned tasks
Monitors current inventory and inventory levels. Performs weekly inventory count, as instructed, by physically counting and accurately recording product quantity and type, notifying the manager immediately of discrepancies or problems
Other duties as assigned

Key Challenges

Internal

Maintaining inventory accuracy.
Maintaining a safe work environment.

External

Maintaining order accuracy.
Maintain positive customer relationships.

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

Core Competencies

Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to write legibly and perform basic math
Ability to successfully complete a Safe Food Handling Course
Demonstrate attention to detail, knowledge of good record keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records and current files
Time management skills with the ability to respond to time-sensitive/critical issues and work overtime as needed to meet deadlines
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to work for long periods of time in temperature-controlled areas such as the cooler and freezer.
Ability to work for long periods of time in non-temperature-controlled areas such as the dry storage area.

Knowledge and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to operate a forklift and a manual or powered pallet jack, forklift certification a plus

Prior warehouse, production, food service experience preferred
Above-average math and analytical skills

Work Environment

Ability to work well with donor, volunteers, agency representatives, volunteers, senior aides and other Food Bank staff
Acceptance of philosophy of food banking.

ADA/ADAAA Statement

Mid-South Food Bank is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, Mid-South Food Bank does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is Mid-South Food Bank’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of Mid-South Food Bank’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability to utilize this policy or seeking reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.

Job Description Acknowledgement

All requirements in the job description provided herein indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Food Bank Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Upon offer and acceptance of employment, the candidate will indicate their understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position by signing a copy of this job description. The Food Bank reserves the right to make appropriate changes in this job description at management’s sole discretion.

7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday (or as needed/required)

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