What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operator position at Connecticut Foodshare Inc?
Description
Connecticut Foodshare is the food bank serving all of our neighbors across the state. Working with a strong network of community-based hunger relief programs, we help provide nutritious food as well as long-term, sustainable solutions to food insecurity. By joining Connecticut Foodshare, you will be part of a team that helps drive community awareness, garners support, leverages research, and engages volunteers, to realize our vision of a thriving community free of hunger.
Position Summary:
The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day physical operations and appearance of Connecticut Foodshare’s Warehouse in accordance with Feeding America’s standards. This individual will report to Warehouse Management in Wallingford.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Picks and stages orders for distribution to branches and member agencies.
- Stores product appropriately (dry, freezer and cooler) in a reasonably accessible manner.
- Receives and unloads all incoming shipments and loads trucks for outgoing shipments.
- Inspects all donations and reports any problems to Warehouse Manager.
- Accurately counts and completes all associated paperwork.
- Assists with quality control and inventory.
- Identifies and escalates issues to senior team members in a timely manner.
- Performs daily inspection of equipment.
- Maintains a clean work environment free of hazards in compliance with OSHA, GMP and AIB standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Lifting up to 60 lbs. required for inventory storage.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- 2 years progressively responsible experience in similar or related function.
- Experience in general warehousing.
- Pallet jack/forklift certification.
