Careers

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE – SOUTH BUILDING
STARTING WAGE: $15.00
HOURS: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am-4 pm
DESCRIPTION: Full time
DEPARTMENT: Warehouse
REPORTS TO: South Building Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ensure that customer’s orders are accurately picked and staged.  According to established guidelines and the appropriate “pick” sheet, accurately and thoroughly fulfill inventory order requests.
Inspects incoming product to ensure products for accuracy of Bill of Lading, container markings or damage, dates, temperature requirements and pest/contamination in accordance with Feeding America and Indiana’s Board of Health.
Accurately, efficiently and safely stores items on racks, shelves, bins or refrigerated rooms/freezers according to product type, size, expiration date or product code.
Utilize conscientious and safe handling of all warehouse material handling equipment including pallet jacks, hand dollies and forklift in order to avoid personal injury to self, others and damage to product, equipment or facility.
Remain knowledgeable of current inventory and inventory levels.  Performs weekly cycle count, as instructed, by physically counting and accurately recording product quantity and type, notifying Inventory Control/Reclamation Supervisor immediately of discrepancies or problems.
Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area at all times including warehouse, grounds, bins, and equipment; cleans up spills immediately; keeps walk areas and exits clear; locks and secures equipment and facility as required.
Maintains optimal operating level of Food Bank equipment including oil, gas, fluid levels, battery, tires, etc. and reports any problems to the Warehouse Supervisor.
Correctly completes all necessary paperwork
Correctly weighs and documents all out-going product
Checks all product to insure compliance and quality several times/day
Demonstrates a pleasant, professional and helpful attitude at all times
Marks all products as required
Properly supervises any volunteers assigned to the warehouse
Continuously checks bin product for quality

This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL/LIFE SKILLS/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to consistently bend, twist, climb, reach above shoulders, kneel, squat, sit, stand, and lift up to 75 pounds.
Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of staff and volunteers
Must be able to read, comprehend and write in English at a high school level
Must be able to consistently and correctly perform basic math skills at a high school level
Must be able to perform basic computer tasks
Must have excellent oral communications skills
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers
Must be able to operate standard warehouse equipment
Must have a pleasant, team-oriented personality and be able to work in an unsupervised environment
Must be able to work in a wide range of environmental temperatures
Must be willing/able to work overtime and weekends as requested
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years warehouse experience, including forklift and power equipment operation.
Must have or be willing to receive training necessary to possess any licenses/certificates required to be a successful warehouse assistant (example:  fork-lift certificate, safe food handling certificate, first aid, etc.)
Ability to speak Spanish is desirable

Equal Employment Opportunity 
It is the policy of Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability and to promote the full realization of that policy.  CHFB will assure equal employment opportunities in all personnel actions and procedures including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits.

TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume to Carmen Cumberland, ccumberland@communityharvest.org.