Exciting Opportunities with Share Food Program! We are looking for a Warehouse Assistant to add to our team!

Share Food Program (“Share”) is the largest-serving hunger relief organization in the Philadelphia region, and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation. Before the Covid-19 crisis began, Share distributed food to 700,000 neighbors in need each month. The need has risen sharply since early 2020—Share now serves more than 1 million each month.

Under the supervision of the Warehousing and Facilities Director, the Warehouse Assistant's role will be responsible for safely loading and staging food products and helping warehouse operations run smoothly.

Core Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The following statements reflect the general functions and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Share Food may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles using a manual pallet jack, electric jack, or forklift
• Pack, restack, and wrap pallets
• Sort through donations/damaged food
• Sweep and remove trash from warehouse floor
• Operate baler, including loading and unloading
• Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are adhered to
• Additional duties as required

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Proven experience working in warehousing, manufacturing, or production
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service experience
• Strong work ethic

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires ability to operate a forklift
• Position requires standing or walking up to 75% of the time
• Position requires repetitive hand motion
• Position requires lifting up to 60 pounds at times

Environmental Risks:

• Position includes potential exposure to fumes, loud noises, vibration, extreme temperature, allergens, and confined spaces up to 100% of the time.

Job Type: Full-time

This role offers an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour and a 40-hour work week. Different shifts are available.

Available Shifts:

• Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
• Monday through Friday 6 am to 2 pm

Share Food Program is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender or gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Share Food Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Share Food Program will make every effort to accommodate an individual when made aware of a necessary accommodation to fulfill job duties. If necessary, the organization will make a determination on reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with ADA law.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. _
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