About Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Founded in 1974, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is one of the largest food banks in the nation and a trusted nonprofit leader in ending local hunger. The organization distributes nutritious groceries through a network of more than 300 partners at drive-thru and walk-up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Due to the prohibitively expensive cost of living in Silicon Valley and the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, hunger is at an all-time high. Second Harvest is now serving an average of 500,000 people every month, twice as many people as it reached pre-pandemic. Second Harvest also connects people to federal nutrition programs and other food resources, and advocates for anti-hunger policies on the local, state and national levels. To learn more about how Second Harvest is responding to the incredible amount of need in Silicon Valley, visit shfb.org.

About the Position

The Warehouse Specialist ensures that all food and non-food products are received, stored and handled in a safe, accurate and efficient manner and made accessible for distribution.

This job might be right for you if:
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy the detail-oriented task of fulfilling orders, and are eager to contribute to a team passionately combating food insecurity.

Responsibilities

• Operate all Warehouse Equipment
  • Unload and load trucks/trailers/donor’s vehicles, store food and rotate stock in preparation for storage and distribution; and
  • Pick, palletize and load product onto SHFB vehicles in advance of delivery.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager in planning placement and organization of warehouse stock in accordance with Second Harvest inventory standards.
• Assist in the timely creation and maintenance of accurate and complete product records supporting picking, shipping, receiving and inventory activities. Participate in daily, weekly the end-of-month cycle counts and mid-year and year-end physical inventories, as directed by the Warehouse Manager.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly warehouse and outside storage area. As instructed by the Warehouse Manager, direct volunteers to assist in accomplishing assignments.
• Perform inspection and cleaning of assigned warehouse equipment daily. Report any issues with equipment and document daily. Any and all safety issues must be reported immediately to the Manager/supervisor on duty.
• Perform duties in accordance with Second Harvest safety policies.
• Work in conjunction with Second Harvest Resources, Inventory, and Operations staff to ensure the timely receiving and distribution of product.
• Store, handle, and distribute all products abiding by SHFB’s Food Safety Policy, Feeding America and American Institute of Baking (A.I.B) food safety guidelines and in accord with all city, state and federal regulations.
• Assist staff with other Operations Department responsibilities as required.
• Second Harvest is a “second responder” in the event of a community emergency or disaster. During an emergency or disaster, and only after an employee’s personal responsibilities are under control, employees are asked to report for work to be available to help in ways that may be different from their normal work responsibilities. In addition, employees may be temporarily transferred to other food banks (travel expenses paid) to assist them in recovering from the disaster. Position Announcement Warehouse Specialist

The ideal candidate will possess the following professional qualifications: 

• Forklift experience and the ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Basic knowledge of food storage, handling and distribution procedures.
• Basic knowledge of inventory control processes and procedures.
• Valid California driver’s license and a clean DMV printout - preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to safely operate all types of warehouse equipment, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts and dock levelers.
• Exert force and/or lift or carry items weighing twenty (20) to one hundred (100) pounds occasionally, and up to fifty (50) pounds frequently.
•  Up to 2/3 of the time: walk; sit; squat; bend; twist; reach at various heights above and below shoulder level.
• Up to 1/3 of the time: push or pull; lift or carry large, heavy, awkward objects while maneuvering in a confined space, e.g., narrow aisles, high density storage areas, inside of a truck box, etc.; ascend or descend flights of stairs; climb in or out of trucks, docks and/or forklifts.
• Work inside freezers and coolers with a temperature range of –10 degrees F. to 38 degrees

EOE

Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for all positions.