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
How To Apply
Please email your resume to thavrith.thao@masshirelowellcc.com for consideration