Warehouse Distribution Worker

General Responsibilities:

• Assist with packing and delivery of food to customers at established distribution sites and maintain an accurate inventory of product. 
  


• Protect the privacy of customers and families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.  
  


• Receive, unload, inventory, and store all USDA food shipments. 
  


• Drive box trucks to distribution sites across 12-county region. 
  


• Provide quality professional customer service at all times. 
  

Specific Duties:

• Safely operate a fork lift and pallet jack within warehouse environment including loading and unloading trucks of product. 
  


• Open product and set up packing line for USDA food boxes. 
  


• Oversee volunteers who assist with distribution and packing lines.  
  


• Assist with inventory count and reconciliation using First In, First Out (FIFO) standards. 
  


• Receive and process Clare County Food Pantry donations. 
  


• Restock Clare County Food Pantry with donations. 
  


• Deliver USDA food to partner food pantries. Complete or collect all required program documentation with accuracy. 
  


• Maintain and clean vehicles daily, including refuel and fluid checks.  
  


• Complete equipment safety checks and reports. 
  


• Clean warehouse and storage areas. 
  


• Load food boxes into vehicles for customers during distribution. 
  


• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, and training opportunities as identified and approved by supervisor. 
  


• Perform other duties as assigned. 
  

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. 
  


• Ability to drive a 25ft box truck with. 
  

Additional Requirements:

• Must obtain Chauffers’ License within 30 day of hire. 
  


• Forklift certification or ability to pass certification within the first 30 days. 
  


• Annual Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam. 
  


• Must complete annual USDA Civil Rights training. 
  


• Must have proficient computer skills (Outlook, & Internet). 
  


• Successful clearance of DHHS Central Registry and criminal history record check. 
  


• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and pass a motor vehicle check. 
  


• Must comply with Agency smoke free and drug free policies. 
  


• Understand the importance of daily work attendance.

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  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
  
  


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  The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to handle and reach with hands and arms. 
  
  


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  The employee is needs to be able to frequently climb, balance and crouch. 
  
  


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  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.