Job Description

Merrimack Valley Food Bank is looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our team in a fast-paced and busy environment. Candidates must be organized, friendly, courteous, and dependable. Employment is contingent upon passing a DOT physical exam, drug and alcohol test, basic reading and math assessment, and the candidate must have an excellent driving record.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-    Accurately select and pick orders, hand build mixed product pallets for member agencies
-    Transporting food donations in a box truck with air brakes
-    Safely Receive, distribute and rotate food inventory in our warehouse using a pallet jack and/or
     forklift.
-    Neat, timely, and accurate completion of all transactions and documentation.
-    Maintain a clean and safe working environment, managing trash, washing, sweeping, general
     cleaning
-    Assist with weekly/monthly inventory
-    Keen attention to detail, self-motivated, positive attitude, excellent communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities
-    Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
     (email)
-    Ability to read, write and communicate in English
-    Basic math skills, able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
-    Strong customer service skills and able to work well in a team environment

Physical Demands
-    Experience operating electric pallet jacks and forklifts
-    Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend up to 6-8 hours a day
-    Loading and unloading trailers of freight
-    Lifting inventory throughout the day, weighing 50-100 pounds, with or without assistance

Requirements
-    Must be at least 18 years old
-    High school diploma or equivalent
-    Valid driver's license and excellent driving record with five years driving experience
-    Must pass DOT physical exam, drug and alcohol test
-    Access to reliable transportation to and from work
-    Experience in standard warehousing practices and procedures.
-    Being able to work overtime when asked, sometimes 'mandatory' when needed