Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting warehouse and distribution operations, including produce and order assembly, inventory, deliveries, record keeping, volunteer supervision, and assistance at community food distributions serving low-income communities throughout Tulare County. Individuals will also assist in the implementation and tracking of the Food Access for Farmworkers Initiative, working with staff and partners to ensure the distribution of food resources specifically to farmworker communities and families.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Respectfully and professionally represents FoodLink and its programs at all times.
- Delivers and unloads food commodities and produce for partners.
- Assists and distributes food at distributions.
- Maintains positive relationships with community partners.
- Follows food safety procedures.
- Assists community partners with pick-ups and loading.
- Has experience using material handling equipment (stand up 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 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.
- Collaborates with FoodLink staff and community partners to identify and distribute food resources to farmworker communities and families
- Assists in time and resource tracking, record-keeping, and food distribution for the Food Resources for Farmworkers Initiative and Smart Pack programs
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid Class C California Driver’s License
- 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
- At least 1 year of warehouse and forklift experience
- Ability to learn and use technology for record keeping, including G Suite, Fishbowl, etc.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
This Warehouse Worker position is integral to our logistics operations. Candidates should be prepared to contribute to a team-focused environment that values safety, efficiency, and precision.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
