What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Warehouse position at Feeding Tampa Bay?
Description
POSITION TITLE: Warehouse Associate
REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager
STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $17.00
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Feeding Tampa Bay serves ten counties in West Central Florida and is a leader in hunger relief across our region. Just last year, we served 85M meals to our neighbors through direct service and through our network of 400 food pantry partners.
But, we know food alone won’t solve hunger — that’s why we’re redefining what it means to feed our region. By creating pathways to possibilities for nearly 1 million people, Feeding Tampa Bay connects and convenes solutions, partners and resources that nourish long-term stability. As a member of the Feeding America network, we will work to dismantle barriers for individuals, families and seniors across our area — because it’s possible.
SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our team. As a Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for ensuring that all inbound products are received, outbound orders are selected, and products are stored correctly throughout the warehouse. You will be required to uphold the integrity of our food and warehouse safety procedures at all times, and support and train our volunteers whenever necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of Feeding Tampa Bay
- Receive inbound products and ensure that they are stored correctly.
- Select outbound orders accurately and efficiently.
- Store products throughout the warehouse, ensuring that they are easily accessible.
- Follow all food and warehouse safety procedures, including labeling, dating, and rotation of products
- Support and train volunteers, ensuring they are aware of all procedures and able to carry out their duties
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Handle any issues that may arise, escalating to the Warehouse Manager when necessary
- Willing to actively participate in mission-driven programs, such as food distribution initiatives and disaster relief operations as needed.
- This position is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 2 years of warehouse experience/training.
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Certified to utilize forklifts, electric pallet jacks, Crown reach lift, and other warehouse equipment
- Food safety certification is required; or, the willingness to complete within 30-days of employment.
- Lift, lower, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds continuously during shift.
- Able to bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand, sit, walk, and turn/pivot throughout an 8-hour shift.
- Ability to read and write English
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays when required
- All internal candidates must be in good standing with no corrective actions within the last 90 days.
Salary : $17