Samaritas - Westland - Family Center is hiring: Warehouse Worker in Westland

Overview

At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple�. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!Samaritas, one of the state’s largest faith-based nonprofits, has been sending ripples of positive change into Michigan communities since 1934. Prior to 2016, Samaritas operated as Lutheran Social Services of Michigan.Samaritas provides a continuum of care to all in need with approximately 70 different programs in 40 different locations in Michigan. We believe in diversity and inclusion, for the people we serve and the people we employ. Employing nearly 2,000 employees in opportunities ranging from direct service to management in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, we hope that you will consider joining the Samaritas team and help work in making a difference in communities across Michigan.We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists the TEFAP Program Manager with the clerical processing, ordering, and distribution of all products
2. Maintains complete paperwork. Operates warehouse equipment such as Forklifts, Pallet Jacks and Packaging wrapping systems in a safe manner
3. Perform routine and preventative maintenance and repair on equipment, document, and update schedule as necessary
4. Cleaning and disinfection warehouse areas, such as hard surface mechanical cleaning with floor cleaning machines, mopping, and washing of surfaces
5. Organize incoming stock in the warehouse and complete and file all related paperwork
6. Communicate effectively and tactfully with residents, guests, and volunteers of the Family Center
7. Read and follow written and oral instructions in response to appointments, scheduling, and reporting
8. Prepare and deliver orders to local pantries

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid, unrestricted Chauffer’s License with good driving record required

Experience

• 2 years previous work experience in warehouse operations
  

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