Description

Job Title: Distribution Technician

Department: Focus: HOPE Food

Reports To: Manager Food Program

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Statement of Duties:

Performs duties under the supervision of the Manage of the Food Center. Responsible for unloading and loading trucks and boxcars, cutting, and moving stock. Decisions are made within the limits of established practices, policies, and procedures with supervisors available to handle unusual situations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks and boxcars.
• Open food boxes using box cutters.
• Drive Hilo to move stock from storage to the distribution area.
• Stock distribution area as needed.
• Pack food boxes at the checkout counter.
• Build prepackaged boxes for seniors.
• Assist in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Outlook.
• Ability to interact with others in a professional, polite, and courteous manner.
• Strong commitment to civil and human rights.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Good knowledge of general warehouse duties
• Knowledge of proper lifting procedures.
• Certification for driving Hilo or ability to attain certification.
• Oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds manually

Requirements

Education and Experience:

· High school graduate or equivalent training, education, and experience.

Supervision Received:

Perform duties under the supervision of the Manager of the Food Center

E.E.O.C.:

Focus: HOPE is an equal-opportunity employer. Focus: HOPE does not discriminate in its hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination practices against any employee based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or handicap or disability unrelated to an employee’s ability to perform his or her job.