Warehouse Associate Job at Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is an exciting, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Our vision: No one goes hungry, our Mission: Nourish people. Build solutions. Empower communities.  We are an equal opportunity employer and are known for our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, and Fun! 

The Warehouse Associate works within a team environment to ensure that accurate shipping and receiving, and accompanying paperwork processes are executed.  The Warehouse Associate will perform hands-on storage and distribution duties in the dry warehouse, freezer, refrigerator, produce cooler, and receiving/storage areas. 

This position is based out of Durham. Scheduled hours of work are Monday - Friday, 6:30 - 3:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch. 

Responsibilities:

Ensure proper implementation of procedures related to receipt of incoming product and distribution of outgoing product. (75%)

• Adhere to all food safety regulations and Food Bank standard operating procedures.
  • Effectively disburse product into appropriate locations within the warehouse.
• Implement FIFO/FEFO (First In-First Out, First Expired-First Out) rules regarding all products.
• Proactively inspect perishable product to ensure quality control and inform relevant staff of product integrity.
• Ensure accurate and clearly legible recording on all inspection forms and reporting of data.

Be a team player and work to maintain a safe and collaborative environment. (25%)

• Maintain a safe and accident-free workplace environment.
• Execute safe forklift and other warehouse equipment handling procedures, maintain warehouse equipment, and report any equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor immediately. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Work collaboratively with other warehouse team members on priorities for shipping, receiving and disbursement of product.

Perform other duties as directed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the listed qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with employees and volunteers in the warehouse is required.
• At least two years of relevant warehouse experience.
• Demonstration of physical ability in lifting stretching, bending, and turning.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to pass forklift and material lift equipment certification tests.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions and complete food safety training.
• Must be able to work in a very cold or very hot and physically demanding environment.
• Must believe in the mission of the organization.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodation.

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Talk, hear, and interact without deliberate impediment (e.g., wearing or listening to headphones, etc.);
• Sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Lift and carry loads of up to 60 pounds for short distances (less than 50 feet)
• To reach for and/or lift upward with their arms and hands to heights of 6 feet or greater.
• To twist their body right or left, often repeatedly.

The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and to stoop, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

General warehouse environments, including refrigerator, produce cooler, and freezer with temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Some protective clothing will be provided and must be worn for this work.

• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is required to work in a warehouse setting.
• The employee will be required to interact with Food Bank personnel in the warehouse(s).
• The employee will occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• Safety toe footwear with non-skid soles is required.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• The warehouse can be extremely cold at times and extremely hot during the summer months.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions and skills required of personnel so classified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not regard race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or any protected class characteristic when seeking to hire.  This practice, in addition to hiring, applies to our recruiting, training, transfers, promotions, job benefits, pay, dismissal practices, social and recreational activities, and any other term or condition of employment.

We care about our employees, our candidates, and our community.

As such, please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not regard race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or any protected class characteristic when seeking to hire.  This practice, in addition to hiring, applies to our recruiting, training, transfers, promotions, job benefits, pay, dismissal practices, social and recreational activities, and any other term or condition of employment.

We care about our employees, our candidates, and our community.

As such, please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits For You

We help YOU thrive. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to help deliver on our work to Nourish People, Build Solutions, and Empower Communities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Spending Accounts + Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time off: including Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time
• 403(b) with 5% Match after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% Employer paid STD and LTD Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Accident and Critical Illness
• Business Travel mileage reimbursement