Warehouse Assistant

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Goal of the position: Assist in processing food as donations come in. Volunteers will
interact with clients, staff and other volunteers and will provide excellent customer
service to ensure great relationships and a positive atmosphere during distributions.

Time Required:
Hours: Tuesday and Friday 12pm - 2:30pm
Length of Commitment: Minimum 3 hour shift preferred
Position Availability: Weekly

Description:
Volunteers will report to the Warehouse Manager to help maintain organization of our warehouse. You will help move, sort, and organize deliveries and stock food on shelves to prepare for future food distributions.
Any variety of tasks may be assigned:
Unloading/organizing deliveries
Stocking shelves for distribution
Sweeping up trash, recycling, ensuring compost is taken out correctly
Measuring out portions of food
Filling and stacking crates
Thanking food donors and logging donations
Re-organizing /cleaning the coolers and storage

With only three employees, our food bank could not operate without a cadre of committed, long-term community volunteers who contribute over 2,000 hours of service every month.

Skills Needed:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Great organization skills
Excellent listening and communication skills
Willingness to get dirty

Application Process:
Applicants are required to attend one orientation, held every Tuesday at 5pm. All applicants must fill out an application & are subject to criminal background check.