What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mixing Center Warehouse Associate position at Tarrant Area Food Bank?
Description
Overview
The Mixing Center Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products by meeting operational standards for safety and productivity.
Work location: TAFB West until January 2027, then primarily located at TAFB Main
Essential Responsibilities
Job Qualifications
Education And Experience
High school graduate or equivalent and 2 - 5 years of warehouse experience.
Experience In Food Industry Preferred
Technical Proficiencies
Experience operating an electric pallet jack and forklift
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, & Excel) and warehouse management software
Communication Skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills & the ability to multi-task
Must be able to speak, read and write English
Other Competencies
Ability to perform basic math, count and label product
Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, and creative
Ability to effectively work well with others, compassion for our mission
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Work in a warehouse 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 warehouse equipment
Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability
Overview
The Mixing Center Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, retrieving and shipping products by meeting operational standards for safety and productivity.
Work location: TAFB West until January 2027, then primarily located at TAFB Main
Essential Responsibilities
- Efficiently unload freight, inspect, sort, label, receive and move products with equipment safely and in appropriate storage areas.
- Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Pull and prep product orders for shipping; ensure outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
- Inspect warehouse equipment daily for proper working conditions; notify management team of necessary maintenance or repairs.
- Participate in physical inventories
- Must comply with policies and procedures 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 warehouse experience.
Experience In Food Industry Preferred
Technical Proficiencies
Experience operating an electric pallet jack and forklift
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, & Excel) and warehouse management software
Communication Skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills & the ability to multi-task
Must be able to speak, read and write English
Other Competencies
Ability to perform basic math, count and label product
Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, and creative
Ability to effectively work well with others, compassion for our mission
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Work in a warehouse 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 warehouse equipment
Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability