Forklift Operator - Freezer

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator at St. Mary’s Food Bank provides daily support for all warehouse functions to include loading and unloading of product from trailers, moving, staging and putting away product, picking product and general assistance as required by other departments. This position will require working in the Freezer up to 100% of the shift. All cold weather gear will be provided.

The shift is 5:00am - 1:30pm

Essential Functions

• Unloads product from trailers and moves to assigned staging areas.
• Palletizes and shrink wraps product for stability, proper storage and transportation.
• Picks allocated product using pick-tickets for all Agency and Food Bank distributions.
• Rotates perishable product using First-in, First-out processes to ensure quality.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment through proper storage, area maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintains forklift cleanliness, maintenance requests and daily inspection logs.
• Supports facility general maintenance requirements; sweeping, mopping, dumping trash, etc.
• Attendance is important for job continuity.
• Work as a team player and have flexibility in work situations
• Performs other duties as assigned by Warehouse Manager

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all internal/external customers of St. Mary’s Food Bank with an excellent service experience.

IMPORTANT: This position is considered safety sensitive and comes with a zero tolerance for drug use, including marijuana.

Scope and Complexity

May interact with all levels of leadership, employees, agency representatives, community neighbors, volunteers, external vendors, and clients.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Comfortable working in a Freezer environment with cold weather gear.
• Requires extensive standing and walking.
• Lift up to 60 pounds
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require off-site travel

Minimum Qualifications

• At least (1) year experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Inventory control and distribution experience
• Forklift Certification and experience using electric or manual pallet jacks
• Ability to work in fast-paced work environment.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Ability to read and understand pick-tickets processes.

Skills and Abilities

• Be a Team Player with a positive, friendly attitude.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently to establish and manage work priorities, activities and timelines to achieve results
• Exhibit strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, ability to learn quickly and adapt to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Previous food distribution and non-profit work experience

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • Starting at $21/hr.
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical and Insurance Coverage
    • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
    • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
    • Vision and Dental coverage
    • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
    • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
    • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
  • Time Off
    • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
    • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
    • 8 Company Paid Holidays

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and salary requirements to: https://jobs.firstfoodbank.org/