Driver and Warehouse Assistant at Food For Lane County

Eugene, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, Warehouse Operations, Order Picking, Inventory Management, Food Handling, Customer Service, Forklift Operation, Pallet Jack Operation, Record Keeping, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Physical Labor

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description POSITION TITLE: Driver and Warehouse Assistant RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Manager of Operations HOURS: 40 Hours / Week SCHEDULE: M-F 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CLASS: Non-exempt SALARY: $18.50/Hour BENEFITS: Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance the first of the month following 30 days of employment with other benefits eligibility after a 90-day mutual introductory period is completed. Eligible for FFLC-sponsored benefits (e.g. paid time off benefits such as holidays, floating days, vacation and sick). SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is responsible for driving non-CDL rated box trucks to pick up food from local food donors; making deliveries to partner agencies; and working in a warehouse environment to pull orders, sort donated product, and maintain a clean workspace. In all duties, this position adheres to proper food storage and handling procedures, proper maintenance of equipment, and food tracking using established record and inventory systems. This position represents Food for Lane County to the public and provides excellent customer service. PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assist in preparation of daily orders · Assist loading and unloading trucks · Picks up food donations in a timely, courteous and efficient manner · Delivers orders to partner agencies · Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with donors and agency representatives · Ensures proper storage, stacking and temperature control for food products · Tracks food donations and distribution using established record and inventory system · Ensures food safety during transport and resolve food handling problems with donors · Maintains food donation records and daily receiving records · Sorts and organizes product in warehouse · Return dunnage (bread racks and/or milk crates to donors, etc.) · Fills in for other driver and warehouse assistant positions when necessary · Maintains vehicles and food handling equipment in a food safe and sanitary condition · Maintains vehicles according to best practices and manufacturer’s specifications · Maintains clean vehicle exterior and interior when assigned · Provides excellent customer service, maintains professionalism in demeanor, appearance, and actions · Function as part of a team while demonstrating strong communication skills with peers and supervisors. There may be days where you work in several different capacities and answer to several different supervisors. OTHER TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assist with inventory counts · Maintains neat and clean personal appearance (shirts provided) · Represents Food for Lane County (FFLC) to the public with knowledge and respect · Attends the following regularly scheduled meetings: o Bi-Monthly All Staff meetings o Monthly Operations meetings o Weekly Operations Team meetings · Engages in ongoing program planning with FFLC staff · Occasional required overtime and weekend work for special events · Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: We value all forms of experience including, unpaid work, lived experience, education, and training. · Must have a safe driving record, a valid Oregon driver’s license, and be in compliance with Food for Lane County’s insurance carrier's requirements to drive a company vehicle · Ability to operate vehicles, forklifts and other warehouse equipment · Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive physical labor, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds repetitively and occasionally lifting and moving objects up to 75 pounds · Ability to safely push and pull pallets up to 2,000 pounds while operating a pallet jack · Ability to follow standardized procedures and creatively problem-solve when needed · Ability to prepare written reports and maintain inventory control records · Must possess a current and valid Food Handler’s Card (or obtain upon hire) · Must be alcohol and drug free · Must be responsible and self-managed · All offers for employment are contingent on a satisfactory background check *The use of a smart phone will be necessary to meet the requirements of this position. FFLC will provide a company phone or monthly reimbursement towards a personal phone plan. NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended to be and should not be construed as exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Reasonable Accommodations: Food for Lane County, complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, 541.343.2822 FFLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, diverse ability, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal law.

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving non-CDL box trucks to collect food donations and deliver them to partner agencies. Additionally, performs warehouse duties including sorting products, pulling orders, and maintaining a clean workspace.