What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Worker position at Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty?
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Benefits : Eligible
Hours Per Week : 40 / Full-time
Number of Open Positions : 2
Met Council is America's largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.
Position Summary :
The Warehouse Worker will assist Met Council's food warehouse in its food banking operation. Responsibilities include handling incoming deliveries, pick-ups, creating orders, moving product, unloading vehicles, loading vehicles, assisting drivers on deliveries, and cleaning the warehouse.
Principal Responsibilities :
- Load and unload trucks and vans as needed.
- Accept incoming orders, break them down, and count product for floor leaders.
- Use a tablet or smartphone to document case counts and communicate with team members.
- Assist with maintaining a clean warehouse including sweeping and organizing stock.
- Assist manager in all operations of the warehouse as needed.
- Operate forklift and other machinery.
- Assemble and disassemble pallets of food.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
Competencies :
Skill and Education :
Physical Demands / Special Requirements :
Compensation : $20 per hour.
Benefits : Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Salary : $20
