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.
Shift is 7am-3 : 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 poundsNeeds 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 travelMinimum Qualifications
At least (1) year experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment.Inventory control and distribution experienceForklift Certification and experience using electric or manual pallet jacksAbility to work in fast-paced work environment.Good communication skillsAbility to perform basic math skillsAbility 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 resultsExhibit strong attention to detailStrong work ethic, ability to learn quickly and adapt to changePreferred Qualifications
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.Previous food distribution and non-profit work experienceWhat we offer :
Competitive Compensation Package : Competitive Pay, including : Starting at $20 / hr. Tuition AssistanceEmployee Referral Bonus Program401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer matchComprehensive Benefits : Medical and Insurance CoverageAn employee-only medical plan at no cost to you 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and / or family member medical plansVision and Dental coverageHealth Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account optionsShort- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you. Employee Assistance and Wellness ProgramsOptional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering Time Off 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service40 hours of Personal / Sick time8 Company Paid HolidaysSt. 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.