Warehouse Handler

Job Title:

Warehouse Handler

Reports To:

Warehouse Manager

Positions Supervised:

None

Status:

Full-Time

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Hours:

7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Mon – Fri (or as needed/required)

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping food products while maintaining food safety, quality, and inventory accuracy. This position requires working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and following all company safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines to ensure products are handled properly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

Core Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write legibly and perform basic math
• Ability to successfully complete a Safe Food Handling Course
• Demonstrate attention to detail, knowledge of good record keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records and current files
• Time management skills with the ability to respond to time-sensitive/critical issues and work overtime as needed to meet deadlines
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to work for long periods of time in temperature-controlled areas such as the cooler and freezer.
• Ability to work for long periods of time in non-temperature-controlled areas such as the dry storage area.

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Ability to operate a forklift and a manual or powered pallet jack, forklift certification a plus

• Prior warehouse, production, food service experience preferred
• Above-average math and analytical skills

Work Environment

• Ability to work well with donor, volunteers, agency representatives, volunteers, senior aides and other Food Bank staff
• Acceptance of philosophy of food banking.

ADA/ADAAA Statement

Mid-South Food Bank is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, Mid-South Food Bank does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is Mid-South Food Bank’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of Mid-South Food Bank’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability to utilize this policy or seeking reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. 

Job Description Acknowledgement

All requirements in the job description provided herein indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Food Bank Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Upon offer and acceptance of employment, the candidate will indicate their understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position by signing a copy of this job description. The Food Bank reserves the right to make appropriate changes in this job description at management’s sole discretion.