Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate (Cold Storage)
Company: River Bend Foodbank
Location: Davenport, IA
Schedule: Full Time
Pay: $17.00/hour

SUMMARY
This position works in a team environment to receive, load and process River Bend Food Bank (RBFB) products within operational goals by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Receives, stores, picks/fills, packs, labels in refrigerated and/or frozen storage. Processes paperwork and prepares product for shipping and receiving, in accordance with orders and instructions.

Loads and unloads product from trucks, operating a forklift or pallet jack, as needed.

Delivers excellent customer service to donors and partner agencies, answering questions and providing information, as requested.

Complies with policies and procedures for safe warehouse operations and reports concerns needing urgent attention promptly to management.

Complies with RBFB's Food Safety Program and all ServSafe food handling requirements.

Performs routine inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance of warehouse facilities and equipment, as directed.

Cultivates positive relations with agencies, drivers, staff, volunteers, donors and other members of the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or an equivalency degree, plus a positive work history.
• Previous forklift and warehousing experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift operations and safety certification.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to meet insurability requirements for operating an organization vehicle required.
• Strong work ethic and self-initiative.
• Must be comfortable working in cold temperatures, as low as 0°F.
• Strong sense of teamwork with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.
• Accurate data entry and basic math skills.
• Ability to occasionally travel on work-related errands.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and Saturdays, with limited overtime.
• Willingness to support the mission of the organization and to help end hunger in our area.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background investigation and drug test.

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