What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Associate position at Tarrant Area Food Bank?
Description
Overview
The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products to meet operational standards for safety and productivity.
Essential Responsibilities
Job Qualifications
Education And Experience
High school graduate or equivalent and 2 – 5 years of Distribution Center experience;
Experience In Grocery Store Or Other Food Industry Preferred
Technical Proficiencies
Experience operating an electric pallet jack and forklift
Knowledge of basic computer programs
Communication Skills
Must be able to speak, read and write English and be able to understand instructions, work orders, safety rules and procedures
Other Competencies
Ability to perform basic math, count and label product
Forklift certification (required within 30 days of employment)
Compassion for our mission
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Work in a Distribution Center environment
Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
May encounter exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles, and hear moderate to loud noise from Distribution Center equipment
Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability
Overview
The Distribution Center Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products to meet operational standards for safety and productivity.
Essential Responsibilities
- Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
- Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution
- Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift and safely stack in appropriate storage area
- Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Inspect Distribution Center equipment daily for proper working condition; notify Distribution Center management team of necessary maintenance or repairs
- Participate in physical inventories
- Assist in maintaining Distribution Center security to ensure a safe working environment
- Comply with all state and association standards for food handling and storage
- Maintain a clean and efficient work area
- Sort pallets, clean trucks, trailers and parking lot as needed
- Ensure forklift batteries are charged and ready for use
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Education And Experience
High school graduate or equivalent and 2 – 5 years of Distribution Center experience;
Experience In Grocery Store Or Other Food Industry Preferred
Technical Proficiencies
Experience operating an electric pallet jack and forklift
Knowledge of basic computer programs
Communication Skills
Must be able to speak, read and write English and be able to understand instructions, work orders, safety rules and procedures
Other Competencies
Ability to perform basic math, count and label product
Forklift certification (required within 30 days of employment)
Compassion for our mission
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Work in a Distribution Center environment
Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
May encounter exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles, and hear moderate to loud noise from Distribution Center equipment
Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability