The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring for a full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefited,
Warehouse and Food Center Coordinator at our
Vista location.
About the San Diego Food Bank
Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. For more information about the organization, please visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org.
Our Mission:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank Chapter provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.
Did you know?
- The San Diego Food Bank is the largest hunger relief organization in the county, feeding over 400,000 people every month in partnership with more than 450 nonprofit community partners.
- We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
- We distributed 52 million pounds of food in 2025; more than 48% of that food being fresh produce.
- We have a Four-Star rating on Charity Navigator.
We are committed to innovation and sustainability to reduce our impact on the environment. We have 1,400 solar panels, we are LEED v4 Gold Certified, we have a 3,600 sq. ft composting and recycling center that houses our recycling and composting machine and received the 2020 Business Waste Reduction & Recycling award.
Position Purpose
The coordinator supports both Warehouse and Food Center operations, helping ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient distribution of food throughout the organization. Serving as a cross-functional team member, this role assists inventory management, product movement, order fulfillment, partner agency support and daily operational coordination. The coordinator may rotate between the Warehouse and Food Center to provide operational coverage, maintain workflow continuity and respond to evolving organizational needs. This position is essential to maintaining inventory accuracy, upholding food safety and compliance standards, delivering excellent service to partner agencies, and supporting continuous improvement across operations.
Primary Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. All duties are expected to be performed in accordance with existing company policy and procedure. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support day-to-day operations across both warehouse and Food Center to ensure efficient, organized and compliant workflows.
- Provide coverage across functional areas (warehouse, Food Center, volunteer/repack) as needed to maintain operational continuity.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and communicate recommendations to leadership.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments across all operational areas.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and support full physical inventory processes.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through proper tracking, reconciliation and restocking.
- Monitor stock levels, product locations, and storage conditions (including cooler/freezer areas).
- Ensure proper product rotation using FIFO/FEFO standards and adherence to food safety guidelines.
- Accurately record incoming and outgoing inventory, including donations and internal transfers.
- Assist with inbound and outbound shipments, including verifying quantities and documentation against purchase orders and invoices.
- Load, unload, stage, and move product using warehouse equipment.
- Prepare pallets and coordinate outbound shipments to meet delivery schedules.
- Maintain warehouse organization, including consolidation of pallets and optimization of storage space.
- Assist with shipping/receiving documentation and ensure compliance with tracking standards.
- Assist in coordinating daily Food Center activities to ensure a clean, organized and efficient shopping environment.
- While in the Food Center, serve as a point of contact for partner agencies, addressing questions and resolving issues during shopping hours.
- Support order picking and fulfillment for agency programs (e.g., pantry, produce, etc.).
- Prepare and process agency invoices, including order entry, product weights, and documentation.
- Accept and process payments, reconcile transactions and support billing inquiries.
- Receive and log-donated product, ensuring proper documentation and reporting to inventory control.
- Maintain Food Center readiness, including cleanliness, organization and tour readiness.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and maintain safety documentation.
- Follow all food safety, warehouse safety and organizational policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with safety and food handling standards across all assigned areas.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They possess strong organizational and time management skills, maintain a customer-first mindset, and can effectively prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities. Proactive and safety-conscious, they take initiative, communicate effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively to support efficient warehouse operations and deliver exceptional service to partners.
Education, Training and Experience
A typical way of obtaining the necessary education, training, and experience for this position includes:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or food distribution operations.
- Experience with inventory systems and/or volunteer coordination preferred.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Warehouse and food distribution operations.
- Inventory control procedures and systems.
- Food safety standards and compliance requirements.
- Microsoft Office and inventory management software (e.g., Primarius)
Ability to:
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Analyze data and maintain accurate records.
- Operate warehouse equipment safely.
- Train and guide volunteers or team members as needed.
Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements
- Valid California driver’s license
- Forklift certified, required. Can be obtained after employment.
Compensation
This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly, benefited position.
- A market-level competitive salary is between $22.00 - $27.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
- The compensation package includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) plan with 200% employer matching; excellent health care coverage with free employee medical, dental and vision plans; company paid term life insurance; and a generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.
Work Schedule
- Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, with early morning start times between 6:00–7:00 AM and shift end times between 2:30–3:30 PM, depending on assignment.
- Occasional overtime, weekends, or schedule adjustments based on operational needs.
How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should apply below.
- Submissions missing a resume will not be considered for the position.
- Background check and drug test are
