Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift
About the position
The Warehouse Associate is a crucial role within the North Texas Food Bank, responsible for a variety of warehousing functions that support the organization's mission of providing food assistance. This position involves receiving, storing, and managing food inventory, as well as processing orders for shipping. The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in ensuring that food is handled safely and efficiently, contributing to the overall quality control of the food bank's operations. The role requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with team members and external agencies. Additionally, the associate must be able to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of organization in the warehouse environment. The Warehouse Associate will perform essential duties such as shipping and receiving processes, which include counting and sorting food goods, order picking, and loading and unloading products. The associate will read and assemble customer orders from stock, ensuring that items are placed on pallets or shelves correctly. This position also involves assisting agencies in picking up their orders, which may require the use of material handling equipment. The associate must maintain inventory accuracy by following established procedures and assist in physical inventory counts. Safety is a top priority, and the Warehouse Associate is expected to adhere to all safety regulations and policies while detecting and minimizing hazards in the workplace. In addition to the physical demands of the job, which include lifting and moving heavy items, the Warehouse Associate must be able to work in a moderately loud environment and adapt to varying temperature levels within the warehouse, including cooler and freezer areas. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with occasional weekend work required. This position is vital to the food bank's operations, and the associate must be prepared to perform other tasks and duties as assigned to support the organization's goals.
Responsibilities
Perform shipping and receiving processes including counting, sorting food goods, order picking, loading, and unloading of product.
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Read and assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocating orders to a holding area.
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Sort and place materials or items on racks or shelves according to date received.
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Assist agencies picking up their orders as needed by loading product into their vehicles using material handling equipment or manual loading.
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Operate manual and electric pallet jacks and forklift equipment to load and off-load freight/products up to 50+ pounds unassisted.
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Complete required checklist, before operation of material handling equipment, and ensure supervisor signs off after use.
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Maintain inventory accuracy in all transactions and product activity by following assigned procedures; assist in counting of physical inventory.
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Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
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Meet metrics for average time loading/unloading a truck.
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Tag all items within 4 hours of physically receiving product.
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Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of facility by following appropriate NTFB food safety and personnel safety policies and procedures.
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Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.
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Complete any necessary equipment trainings as mandated.
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Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills as it relates to the job.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Able to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
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Knowledge of warehouse safety regulations preferred.
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Three months of related warehouse experience and/or training.
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Shipping and/or receiving experience is a plus.
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Experience operating an electric pallet jack; reach forklift preferred.
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The Warehouse Associate is a crucial role within the North Texas Food Bank, responsible for a variety of warehousing functions that support the organization's mission of providing food assistance. This position involves receiving, storing, and managing food inventory, as well as processing orders for shipping. The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in ensuring that food is handled safely and efficiently, contributing to the overall quality control of the food bank's operations. The role requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with team members and external agencies. Additionally, the associate must be able to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of organization in the warehouse environment. The Warehouse Associate will perform essential duties such as shipping and receiving processes, which include counting and sorting food goods, order picking, and loading and unloading products. The associate will read and assemble customer orders from stock, ensuring that items are placed on pallets or shelves correctly. This position also involves assisting agencies in picking up their orders, which may require the use of material handling equipment. The associate must maintain inventory accuracy by following established procedures and assist in physical inventory counts. Safety is a top priority, and the Warehouse Associate is expected to adhere to all safety regulations and policies while detecting and minimizing hazards in the workplace. In addition to the physical demands of the job, which include lifting and moving heavy items, the Warehouse Associate must be able to work in a moderately loud environment and adapt to varying temperature levels within the warehouse, including cooler and freezer areas. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with occasional weekend work required. This position is vital to the food bank's operations, and the associate must be prepared to perform other tasks and duties as assigned to support the organization's goals.
Responsibilities
Perform shipping and receiving processes including counting, sorting food goods, order picking, loading, and unloading of product.
,
Read and assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocating orders to a holding area.
,
Sort and place materials or items on racks or shelves according to date received.
,
Assist agencies picking up their orders as needed by loading product into their vehicles using material handling equipment or manual loading.
,
Operate manual and electric pallet jacks and forklift equipment to load and off-load freight/products up to 50+ pounds unassisted.
,
Complete required checklist, before operation of material handling equipment, and ensure supervisor signs off after use.
,
Maintain inventory accuracy in all transactions and product activity by following assigned procedures; assist in counting of physical inventory.
,
Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
,
Meet metrics for average time loading/unloading a truck.
,
Tag all items within 4 hours of physically receiving product.
,
Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of facility by following appropriate NTFB food safety and personnel safety policies and procedures.
,
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.
,
Complete any necessary equipment trainings as mandated.
,
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
,
Strong verbal and written communication skills as it relates to the job.
,
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
,
Able to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
,
Knowledge of warehouse safety regulations preferred.
,
Three months of related warehouse experience and/or training.
,
Shipping and/or receiving experience is a plus.
,
Experience operating an electric pallet jack; reach forklift preferred.
Nice-to-haves
Benefits
Apply Now