Warehouse Associate

Reports to: Director of Warehouse Operations

Status: Full- time (40 hours) Non-Exempt

This position is located in Montgomery NY

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. Prior experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting preferred. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain power equipment certification. Must possess the flexibility to work in multiples areas during each shift or within the same area for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements: This position works in a typical warehouse setting and will be exposed to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. There will be extended periods of sitting standing and/or bending pulling and reaching. This position would normally have routine opportunities for the employee to be able to alter their physical position or change eye focus. This position will require the safe use of a power equipment. Employee should have the ability to lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.

Position Summary: Assists with the operations of the warehouse including order pulling food collection storage and distribution of warehouse products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides assistance in all areas of warehouse operations as needed including distribution forklift order selecting (dry cooler freezer) and receiving dock.
2. Safely builds pallets of products for delivery and pickup.
3. Assists with food distribution operations.
4. Prepares accurate product receiving records for food donations.
5. Ensures pallets in reserve are stored safely.
6. Replenishes picking locations as needed throughout shift.
7. Pulls and stages items for mass distribution.
8. Assists with placing received products into reserve.
9. Lifts reserves and drops pallets of stored goods to and from the overhead steel racking.
10. Prepares and inspects pallets for safe reserving by wrapping strapping stacking labeling and correcting broken pallets.
11. Assists with the physical inventory process.
12. Maintains a clean and safe workspace.
13. Inspects power equipment prior to use.
14. Follows all safety standards and procedures.
15. Works independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

This job is not eligible for a work from home option.

Regional Food Bank is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Food Bank to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. The Regional Food Bank complies with all federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws. Decisions related to hiring compensating training evaluating performance or terminating are made fairly and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.

Required Experience:

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