Warehouse Associate

at  Houston Food Bank

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Associate will maintain the day-to-day tasks as they relate to the inbound/outbound operations including sanitation. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving, order selecting, loading trucks, put-a-way, replenishment, and sanitation. The Warehouse Associate must be self-motivated and customer service driven.
Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma from an accredited school or general education development (GED) certificate
• 6+ months experience preferred
• Experience in food warehousing and or retail or food distribution preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

• Ability to operate all types of warehouse machinery, standup & sit-down forklifts, long and short pallet jacks, manual jacks, computers, copiers, and other business equipment
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to coordinate well with other departments and staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Proactive self-starter who looks for ways to contribute to the team
• Attention to detail
• Must wear required PPE and follow all company safety procedures
• Must be able to work in different temperature-controlled environments including dry warehouse, cooler, produce room, and freezer warehouse areas

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift 50 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

• Ability to operate all types of warehouse machinery, standup & sit-down forklifts, long and short pallet jacks, manual jacks, computers, copiers, and other business equipment
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to coordinate well with other departments and staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Proactive self-starter who looks for ways to contribute to the team
• Attention to detail
• Must wear required PPE and follow all company safety procedures
• Must be able to work in different temperature-controlled environments including dry warehouse, cooler, produce room, and freezer warehouse area