Warehouse Assistant/Driver

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Under the supervision of the SOVA Program Manager (Inventory, Production, Distribution Transportation), the Warehouse Assistant / Driver will be responsible for assuring that food and pantry supplies are picked up, delivered, and appropriately organized and stored at warehouse and pantry sites.

S / he will also assist in the day-to-day operation of 11,000 square foot warehouse distribution center.

Qualifications :

• Must have valid CA driver’s license and proof of Insurance
• Prior driving and / or delivery experience required
• Travel to multiple work sites is required
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull, twist and grip items with or without assistance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow directions as needed
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
• Reliable and effective communicator
• Strong teamwork and professional demeanor
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and equipment used in warehouse operation and product distribution.
• Ability to safely operate forklift and pallet jack.
• Customer service oriented
• Basic computer skills for Outlook and Excel data entry.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds repetitively, stack and load (on and off a truck and pallets) multiple heavy cartons, boxes and other food containers on daily basis with or without accommodations
• Licensed driver with good driving record; able to read maps and find locations around the city.
• Ability to safely drive an 18-foot truck.
• Should be well organized, respond well to supervision and be able to work independently.
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous manner.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client / customer population
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment

Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

• Performing pre and post trip vehicle inspections to ensure your vehicle is ready for the road
• Loading the truck in an efficient manner for unload
• Assisting in organizing and maintaining warehouse inventory and as well as pull and processing weekly menu orders for site based pantries;

Pop-Up Pantry locations; home delivery and other special distributions.

• Safely operating trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free warehouse environment.
• Handling regular weekly pick-ups from food banks and other food vendors as necessary.
• Delivering food and supplies to pantry sites and home bound clients.
• Transferring stock between pantry sites as necessary.
• Picking food and product donations from community donors including supermarkets, businesses, schools, and congregations while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Provide outstanding customer service during the delivery and pick up operations
• Prepare and provide accurate receipts of donations.
• Reviewing computerized daily pickup and delivery requests, prioritizing requests, and developing daily driving route to optimize efficiency.
• Performing computer entry of daily pickup and delivery records.
• Attending staff meetings
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Jewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.