Warehouse/ Pantry Worker - NE

Duties and Responsibilities

Warehouse Activities

• Responsible for loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Accepts and processes donated items.
• Inspects inventory for damage and performs inventory controls.
• Operates and maintains warehouse forklift, electronic pallet jack, and vehicles.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Optimizes space utilization and stores inventory in a safe and accessible manner.

Food Pantry Activities

• Collaborates with volunteers.
• Assists in verifying consumer eligibility and completing necessary documentation for food assistance.
• Packs food bags and/or boxes according to established guidelines and consumers' needs.
• Distributes food to consumers during distribution days.
• Greets and assists consumers during food distribution hours, providing support and guidance as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment, including shelving units, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Assists in periodic inventory counts and participates in regular pantry clean-up days or maintenance tasks.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Performs PQI functions as assigned by Supervisor.
• Participates with ongoing safety inspections.
• Participates in monthly fire drill.
• Timely and accurately submit Unusual Incident Reports and include all relevant documentation required by regulatory bodies.
• Must be available to work beyond your regular schedule in crisis situations or if there is a declared agency emergency.
• Communicates any problem/concern of warehouse operations to the Director promptly.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Completes all required training as per regulatory guidelines and other training as requested by supervisor.
• Complies with all policies, procedures, and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position.
• Be available to drive as needed.

Physical Demands:

• The work may require long periods of standing, walking and/or bending and some heavy lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs.

Educational & Experiential Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Certified Forklift Operator preferred; or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.