PAY RANGE: $19.00

POSITION: Warehouse Staff

SUPERVISOR: Operations Manager

STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt; Union*: Teamsters Local 848

COMPANY

The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

The Warehouse Staff handles incoming product in the warehouse in a safe and timely manner. This position is responsible for tasks such as filling/pulling orders, stocking racks, rotating sock, and keeping the facility clean.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Warehouse and Operations: Operate pallet jacks (electric and manual) and forklifts in a safe manner. Comply with all safety requirements such as inspection reports and prompt notification of equipment issues. Unload trucks using pallet jacks. Tag incoming products according to category. Verify accuracy of tagged items; notify supervisor of quality or accuracy concerns. Inspect and sort products. Advise supervisor of food safety or chemical safety concerns. Palletize products according to established safety protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be literate in English in order to read and understand work documents.
• Forklift experience and/or forklift certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks (electric and manual) in a safe manner.
• Ability to understand bills of lading, receiving documents, inventory documents, product order forms, and any other documents relevant to department.
• Good communication skills.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation: Two weeks for the first three years.
• Sick Time: Six days per year.
• Holidays: Nine paid holidays, eligible upon date of hire.

*Required to pay Union dues and a one-time initiation fee.

As a part of the Food Bank’s pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Criminal Background Check.

In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer.”