Temporary Operations Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $21.00 / hour

Start Date : TBD

End Date : December 23, 2025, with the possibility to extend

Salary : $21.00 hourly, taxable and paid bi-weekly

Status : Full-Time (40 hrs / week), Non-Exempt, Temporary

Reports to : Warehouse Supervisor

Location : On-Site (Santa Barbara Sharehouse - 80 Coromar Drive Goleta, CA 93117)

About the Organization :

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County (FBSBC) is committed to ending hunger and transforming the health of Santa Barbara County through good nutrition.With nutrition education, disaster preparedness, environmental sustainability and community resilience at the forefront of our mission, we are working to solve the underlying causes of hunger in Santa Barbara County.

About the Position :

Were looking for a Temporary Operations Assistant to support our Warehouse Supervisor in the daily operations at our brand new Sharehouse facility. In this role, youll assist with food distribution, collect and sort food donations, pack and label various products, and help maintain inventory control. Your attention to detail will ensure compliance with all health and sanitation codes while keeping our facilities and equipment clean and well-maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Enforce, support and carry-out Foodbank policies and procedures as they relate to the position.
• Maintain accessible and organized pallet placement in the warehouse and cooler / freezer.
• Assist Partner Services in meeting agency delivery needs, scheduling options, and general routing.
• Assist agency representatives with their pick up appointments, making customer service a top priority.
• Accurately field, pick, and stage multiple orders throughout the day.
• Accurately assist with inventory control activities, such as cycle counts and month end inventory.
• Actively participate in meetings relating to workplace and food safety as well as organization wide meetings and trainings.
• Pick up food donations from various locations for delivery to the Foodbank (as instructed).
• Ensure all food and non-food items are handled, stored and distributed in a safe and sanitary manner as per ServSafe Food Handler certification and Public Health Department requirements.
• Perform routine care and maintenance of Forklifts, Delivery Trucks, Buildings and Grounds. Assure sanitation and safety procedures are at required level of order and cleanliness in and around the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager in order to satisfactorily complete Foodbank goals and objectives
• Support periodic weekend and after business hour operations on a rotating assignment schedule.
• Operate Forklifts and Large Delivery Trucks as part of the distribution process of the Foodbank.

Essential Skills & Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

At the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, we believe in taking care of our team members.In this temporary position, you are eligible for the following benefits :