Warehouse Worker
Warehouse - Warehouse Worker: The RI Community Food Bank is looking for a full-time warehouse worker within the warehouse operation. The individual should have general warehouse knowledge. Should also have knowledge and experience using standard warehouse equipment. Looking for a team player willing to pitch in wherever needed to keep the operation running smoothly. Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly. See full job description at www.rifoodbank.org. Send cover letter and resume to: Maribeth Cirelli, Director of Administration, RICFB, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 or e-mail to resumes@rifoodbank.org. No phone calls please.
The RICFB is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Picking orders within the monthly standard for cases per hour and within acceptable error rates.
2. Expediting orders for member agencies.
3. Receiving inbound freight by following compliance standards
4. Assisting with disposals and general warehouse projects.
5. Understanding the work flow and the overall food bank operation in general and specifically how the work of the warehouse team affects other areas of the department.
6. Customer services duties include interacting with agencies that come in for orders, walk-ins making donations and representing the food bank, its work and mission to any visitors in the building.
7. Assisting with special events both at the food bank and occasionally off-site. Duties may include set-up, breakdown, serving as a food bank representative, etc.
8. Having comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures, equipment handling & training. Must participate in departmental training and certification programs. Also, safely operating equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and powered equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts and reach trucks after the completion of in-house training.
9. Providing general warehouse support including but not limited to, cleaning, supply
management and keeping warehouse in compliance with all regulatory codes (A2H, Department of Health, OSHA, RICFB).
10. Other duties as assigned.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.