POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for supporting warehouse and distribution operations, including produce and order assembly, inventory, deliveries, record keeping, and assistance at community food distributions serving low-income communities throughout Tulare County. There will be a 90-Day probationary period.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
● Respectfully and professionally represents FoodLink and its programs at all times. ● Assists with warehouse operations, including sorting & bagging produce, food box assembly, etc.
● Delivers and unloads food commodities and produce for partners.
● Assists and distributes food at distributions.
● Maintains positive relationships with community partners.
● Follow food safety procedures.
● Assists community partners with pick-ups and loading.
● Is willing to learn and use material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) in a safe manner to perform all daily warehouse duties.
● Maintains an organized and sanitary facility.
● Communicates all problems with vehicles, machinery, tools, produce, etc. to the Warehouse Manager.
● Monitors work areas daily and resolves unsafe issues.
● Works with volunteers to set up and coordinate warehouse activities.
● Maintains a positive and collaborative relationship with all warehouse staff to encourage teamwork and mutual respect.
● Other duties as assigned.
● 90 day Probationary period. Hire or Fire at 90 days.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Must be 18 years or older.
● Valid Class B California Driver’s License or Class C Driver’s license with airbrake certification.
● High school diploma or equivalent.
● Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
● Ability to work and interact well with individuals (staff and volunteers) from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally diverse environment.
● Ability to follow all safety regulations and instructions.
OTHER SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
● Previous warehouse experience and forklift certification is preferable.
● Commitment to FoodLink’s core values of trust, collaboration, respect, compassion, and food with dignity.
● Maintains a positive and constructive work environment and works well within a team. ● Maintains confidentiality and discretion of sensitive information.
● Communicates with other staff, volunteers, and clients in an effective, respectful, clear, concise, logical, and organized manner.
● Able to work with individuals of diverse personalities, cultures, and age groups. ● Able to interact successfully with community members, customers, volunteers, co-workers, and FoodLink management.
● Courteous driving habits.
● Exhibits strong work ethic, honesty and integrity in all aspects of the position and in carrying out job duties.
● Maintains professional and respectful appearance and demeanor when representing FoodLink in the community.
● Bilingual English/Spanish
● Clean, detail-oriented, and efficient.
● Strong follow-through to complete tasks daily.
● Able to take direction and follow instructions and procedures.
● Flexible and helpful–able to change plans, identify needed work, and adjust tasks as needed to manage time effectively and efficiently.
● Carefully uses tools and common sense to complete tasks safely.
● Provides services with dignity, including services to coworkers and volunteers, customers, clients, and vendors without regard to race, creed, color, sex, or familial status.
● Exhibits conscientiousness toward time, schedule, and resources available at FoodLink.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
