What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse and Driver position at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno?
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision of the Merced Site Director, the Merced Truck Driver is responsible for the overall delivery and pick up of donated and purchased items, drive loads and unloads food commodities for distribution of rural outreach events. This includes working with the Merced Site Director, staff and the Executive Director.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Catholic Charities Diocese of Fresno (CCDOF) is a community benefit organization serving families living within the Diocese of Fresno who are in need of food, clothing, housing, and other related support services. The Merced site is one of several organizational divisions and units within the CCDOF agency.
SAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for this position. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several typical duties performed. Consequently, this information does not necessarily reflect Essential Functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1. Operate delivery truck in a safe and timely manner to deliver goods to the Merced warehouse.
2. Performs warehouse duties, which include loading and unloading trucks with forklift and pallet jack.
3. Pickup food from local area foodbank and deliver to the warehouse
4. Schedule any and all pickups regarding donated goods.
5. Coordination of any and all pickups regarding food purchases and food donations.
6. Be organized and able to delegate tasks to fellow staff and volunteers.
7. Provide services to all customers, staff, and donors with dignity and respect.
8. Communicate daily with Merced Site Director.
9. Help to oversee the warehouse environment to maintain a clean and safe atmosphere. Assist the Merced Site Director in the organization of food pallets, bins.
10. Ensure that staff receives and stores food deliveries and donations appropriately and that donation receipts are issued and maintained.
11. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with local food banks, vendors, and donors.
12. Assist with the organization and preparation of the monthly USDA distribution.
13. Maintain regular maintenance of truck.
14. Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of truck.
15. Ensure warehouse areas are clean and safe for the public, staff, and volunteers.
16. Additional duties as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
· Establish professional relationships with volunteers and workers from various organizations and program.
· Provide leadership, direction, and development for all staff and volunteers to ensure that the highest standards are being met.
· Build excellent working relationships among all departments at Catholic Charities.
· Implement the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities by setting the standard for customer service in the warehouse.
· Consistently deliver high quality services that are aligned with the agency’s mission and values.
Skills/Abilities to:
· Work under general supervision and guidance from the Merced Site Director.
· Operate essential warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
· Collaborate cross-functionally with other managers and agency staff.
· Must know basic math skills.
· Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel as well as e-mail and internet tools.
· The candidate needs to possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and be able to work with our clientele, staff and donors in a respectful dignified manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from High School or GED. Current forklift certification is required as well.
Experience: Previous work experience in a social service organization and warehouse is desired. Experience must show general knowledge and mastery of customer service skills.
License: Proof of insurance, driver’s license and print out of driving record is required. Clean DMV driving record. Reliable transportation
Other Spanish fluency desirable. Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Must be an effective communicator with clientele, staff, and donors. Basic math skills. Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel as well as e--mail and internet tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described below are a sample of physical demands that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the job duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may be made to enable an incumbent with disabilities to perform their job duties and responsibilities.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Required to lift up to 50 lbs.
· Required to operate safely a forklift and pallet jack.
· Required to drive intermittently throughout the day.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Typical warehouse environment with normal conversational noise levels and occasional forklift and truck noises.
- Adjacency to donation room with normal conversational noise levels.
- For safety and protection, jeans and closed toe shoes must be worn at all times.
· Off site travel will be required which may be loud or chaotic at times and will bring a variety of work environment situations, none of which would require any special protective equipment such as; hearing protection, respirators, etc.
· Both heat and cold extremes dependent on weather and the openness of the warehouse delivery areas.
CATEGORY OF RISK TO BLOOD AND BODILY FLUIDS:
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LOW
NOTE:
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, MODIFY, OR AMEND THIS SPECIFICATION/JOB DESCRIPTION AS HE/SHE DEEMS NECESSARY. THEREFORE, THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT/CONTRACT NOR DOES IT CHANGE, MODIFY, OR AMEND THE “AT-WILL” POLICY OF THE CCDOF.
THE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES LISTED IN THIS SPECIFICATION/JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE INCUMBENT AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND DURING EACH PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20