Job Description

Order Picker/Warehouse Worker

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is looking for a full-time warehouse worker within the warehouse operation. The individual should have general order picking knowledge. The individual will also be responsible for packing and sorting donations. They should also have experience using standard warehouse equipment. Looking for a team player willing to pitch in wherever needed to keep the operation running smoothly. The Food Bank is an open and inclusive organization that welcomes, respects, and values all people. Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly. Position Title: Order Picker (Warehouse Worker I) Reports To: Assistant Warehouse Manager Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Grade: 4 Salary Range: $40,560 - $43,680 Work from Home: Not eligible

Order Picking Duties and Responsibilities:

• Picking orders within the monthly standard for cases per hour and within acceptable error rates.
• Assisting with order checking.

General Warehousing Back-Up Responsibilities:

• Expediting as needed and backing up production.
• Assist in monitoring warehouse capacity including physical inventory, managing product disposal including bread and produce.
• Assisting in monitoring and maintaining product integrity by having knowledge of all procedures, codes and regulations that affect product.
• Understanding the workflow and the overall food bank operation in general and specifically how the work of the warehouse team affects other areas of the department.
• Customer services duties include interacting with agencies that come in for orders, walk-ins making donations and representing the food bank, its work and mission to any visitors in the building.
• Having comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures, equipment handling and training.
• Must participate in departmental training and certification programs.
• Also, safely operating equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and powered equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts and reach trucks after the completion of in-house training.
• Providing general warehouse support including but not limited to, cleaning, supply management and keeping warehouse in compliance with all regulatory codes (A2H, Dept. of Health, OSHA, RICFB).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of experience in warehousing or equivalent.
• Forklift certification and experience using standard warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, man-ups and reach trucks.
• Experience with food warehousing and distribution is strongly preferred.
• The ability to work with groups of people at varying levels and positions within an organization.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with attention to detail, deal with interruptions, and maintain focus on tasks while producing accurate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment consisting of other staff members and volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Working Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in a warehouse environment and is subject to varying temperatures (exposed dock, coolers and freezers) in all seasons.
• Regularly lifts and moves objects up to 65 pounds.
• Regularly uses standard warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks and regularly uses computers.
• On occasion, works outside of normal working hours and occasionally drives to sites out in the community.
• There may be occasional travel to attend meetings and workshops.

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