At Feed the Children, we know the value of outstanding people. More importantly we want to find the right individuals to join our team.

We pride ourselves on providing our employees with an environment conducive for productive, rewarding, and long-term employment.

As a leading anti-hunger organization, Feed the Children is dedicated to helping struggling families. We are looking for individuals to join with us as we provide hope and resources to those without life's essentials.

We believe it takes all of us working together to defeat hunger and create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. We are recognized by GuideStar with its Platinum Seal of Transparency, and accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.

We are currently in search of a Forklift / Material Handler to join our Bethlehem, PA Distribution Center team This position is responsible for the loading / unloading and staging and storing of product in / from the Distribution Center.

This position assists the Distribution Center Manager and the Volunteer Engagement Supervisor in duties and responsibilities of the Distribution Center activities of shipping, receiving, volunteer program and inventory control of product for these areas.

Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Experience

3 months of forklift experience preferred (sit-down propane and stand up electric preferred)

No prior forklift experience required - on the job training provided

Licenses and Certifications

Forklift certification within 2 months of hire required

Valid driver's license with clean driving record required

Essential Job Functions

Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner to load, unload, transport and stack product and materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.

Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.

Loads or unloads product and other materials onto or off pallets, docks, trucks, or lifting devices.

Weighs materials or products, and records weight and other production data on tags and receiving reports.

Inspects equipment and documents status daily.

Pulls and stages loads for shipments.

Ships and receives product following Feed the Children's policies and procedures.

Rotates product and tracks expiration dates.

Follows safety rules and participates in ongoing safety meetings. Reports unsafe condition to supervisor (s).

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality which are critical in order to complete the day to day tasks of this position.

Completes required paperwork.

Counts and / or repacks product.

Performs inventory functions.

Helps maintain a clean and orderly Distribution Center.

Collects details and resolves questions, inconsistencies or missing data when necessary.

Drives Box Truck for Distribution Center as needed for donor pickups and local agency consignment deliveries.

Completes any special projects / assignments given by Distribution Center management.

Sorts through donated pallets of material for appropriate Teachers Store items.

Stocks sorted materials in Teacher Store area.

Conducts Teacher Store check-ins or check-outs as needed.

Establishes an environment of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, a commitment to quality, welcomes and encourages collaboration, and fosters both intra and inter-departmental dialogue and respect.

Models the type and level of behavior, professionalism and leadership that is in accordance with the values of the organization.

Performs other related duties as required

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands and fingers.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 70 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts;

high places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.

The incumbent's working conditions are typically loud.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, pregnancy, military and / or veterans' status, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state, federal, or local law.

Feed the Children welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons.

Additionally, Feed the Children strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented.

Feed the Children expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that Feed the Children work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Feed the Children safeguarding and associated policies.

Last updated : 2024-05-17