Warehouse Assistant-temporary Assignment - Saddle Brook, United States - Center for Food Action-New Jersey (CFNJ)

Description

Center For Food Action's (CFA)mission is to serve as a preferred network of pantries, offering guests essential food and homelessness prevention services.

We prioritize cultural sensitivity and aim to assist not only the working poor but also the middle-class people facing economic hardship while acknowledging the unique challenges of Northern New Jersey.

Despite Bergen County's ranking as the 33rd wealthiest county in the nation according to the 2020 Census Bureau.

Our guests are not among the wealthiest, including seniors who have worked their entire lives and now cannot make ends meet due to the high cost of living.

We recognize that emergency shelf-stable food alone does not solely provide nourishment for optimal health. Therefore, we strive to empower our guests by offering healthier food choices, including fresh produce and lean meats.

CFA is pivoting to choice pantry models to provide more nutritious options as we move people towards spaces of optimal health and well-being in their journey to a better life.

CFA is hiring a temporary Warehouse Assistant for a 4 week period with opportunity to extend.


MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

Assist with daily operations of the warehouse to ensure inventory is properly received, processed, organized and recorded. Prepare and distribute product. Organize pallets, boxes, perishable and miscellaneous items for distribution and assist in getting the product to sites and clients. Maintain protocols and ensure a clean and safe working environment. Operate equipment, as assigned.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Offload food donations.
• Sort and pack food boxes and perishable and other items for distribution.
• Place product into designated vehicles.
• Handle general maintenance duties to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Report damages to product, materials, and equipment to the manager.
• Maintain food donation records and complete reports as required.
• Operate equipment, as assigned.
• Follow all established guidelines.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Director

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be passionate about the organization's mission and its impact on the community.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with driving a forklift.
• Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.

COMPETENCIES
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Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

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Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

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Guest Service

• Manages difficult or emotional guest situations; Responds promptly to guest needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for assistance; Meets commitments.

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Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

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Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to routinely lift cases of more than 50 pounds
• Pushing and pulling of pallets of 200 lbs on a routine basis

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CFA Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CFA is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination that supports individual dignity and respect.

Accordingly, CFA maintains a strict policy prohibiting sexual harassment, unlawful harassment, and any type of discriminatory treatment because of any "Protected Characteristic".

Job Type:
Temporary


Pay:
$ $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saddle Brook, NJ required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saddle Brook, NJ 07663: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person