Distribution Technician

About the role

Performs duties under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager. Responsible for unloading and loading trucks and boxcars, cutting, and moving stock. Decisions are made within the limits of established practices, policies, and procedures with supervisors available to handle unusual situations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and boxcars.
• Open food boxes using box cutters.
• Drive Hilo to move stock from storage to the distribution area.
• Stock distribution area as needed.
• Pack food boxes at the checkout counter.
• Build prepackaged boxes for seniors.
• Affix to assist in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent training, education, and experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.

Skills

• Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic required (verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Outlook.
• Ability to interact with others in a professional, polite, and courteous manner.
• Strong commitment to civil and human rights.
• Good knowledge of general warehouse duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Strong knowledge of proper lifting procedures.
• Certification for driving Hilo or ability to attain certification.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 401K Match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D (Employer Paid)
• Voluntary Life and AD &DAFLAC (Voluntary)
• Short Term Disability (Voluntary)
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• FSA Plan (Flex Spending Account)
• Paid Parental Leave (Up to 4 Weeks)

Focus: HOPE

Focus: HOPE is an equal opportunity employer. Focus: HOPE does not discriminate in its hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination practices against any employee based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or handicap or disability unrelated to an employee’s ability to perform his or her job. As a part of this commitment, Focus: HOPE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please email 725@focushope.edu describing the accommodations.