What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Assistant position at Feed My Starving Children?
Your Role:
Perform general warehouse work at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Operate a forklift and pallet jack. Maintain warehouse cleanliness and inventory movement, stage shipments, load and unload containers and uphold workplace and food safety policies and procedures.
Pay, Schedule & Benefits:
Perform general warehouse work at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Operate a forklift and pallet jack. Maintain warehouse cleanliness and inventory movement, stage shipments, load and unload containers and uphold workplace and food safety policies and procedures.
Pay, Schedule & Benefits:
- The starting wage is $17.15/hour.
- Regularly scheduled for 15-25 hours per week, subject to site staffing needs. Initially scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, (occasionally needed to work later, depending on warehouse activity.) Saturday, Sunday and holiday shifts are very occasionally required.
- Attend required meetings and trainings.
- Our part-time benefits package includes paid time off (PTO), vision, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee assistance program. Detailed benefit information can be found here: https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/careers/fmsc-benefits.
- Maintain a safe and organized warehouse area.
- Clean and maintain warehouse area and adjoining spaces.
- Operate powered industrial forklift and pallet jack to organize inventory and load/unload shipments.
- Track inventory and complete materials usage and inventory reporting in database.
- Stage materials and equipment for mobile food packing events.
- Follow equipment standard operating procedures.
- Uphold workplace safety policies and procedures.
- Understand, follow and enforce food safety policies and procedures.
- Produce and maintain Bills of Lading and other documentation as necessary for the legal transport of goods.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Passionate about FMSC’s Christian mission and living it out in the workplace.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Able to maintain energy and stamina during 4-8 hour shifts with nearly continual standing and walking.
- Able to push, pull, lift 30-50 lbs. repeatedly, bend, twist and use hand tools like scissors.
- Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
- Proficient with operating a computer.
- Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through. Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Takes initiative to identify and solve problems. Responsible and able to use good judgment and discretion.
- Self-starter, can work independently and can follow processes, procedures and directions.
- Respect volunteers of all ages, religious beliefs, ethnicities and types (ex. special needs, court-ordered).
- Flexible availability preferred (able to adjust work hours according to shipping needs).
- Able to tolerate consistent exposure to soy (an allergen).
- Reports to Senior Warehouse Specialist.
- Join our group of professional world-changers. Work alongside dedicated, talented folks.
FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, or any other status protected by law. See the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Know Your Rights” poster. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at FMSC - https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/values.
FMSC is an E-Verify employer. See the federal “E-Verify Participation” poster, and the “Right to Work” poster for more information.
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