Temporary Operations Assistant

About The Role

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County (FBSBC) is committed to ending hunger and transforming the health of Santa Barbara County through good nutrition. Our mission includes nutrition education, disaster preparedness, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Enforce, support, and carry-out Foodbank policies and procedures as they relate to the position.
• Maintain accessible and organized pallet placement in the warehouse and cooler/freezer.
• Absorb and support Partner Services in meeting agency delivery needs, scheduling options, and general routing.
• Absorb and assist agency representatives with their pick-up appointments, prioritizing customer service.
• Accurately field, pick, and stage multiple orders throughout the day.
• Accurately assist with inventory control activities, such as cycle counts and month-end inventory.
• Actively participate in meetings relating to workplace and food safety as well as organization-wide meetings and trainings.
• Pick up food donations from various locations for delivery to the Foodbank (as instructed).
• Ensure all food and non-food items are handled, stored, and distributed in a safe and sanitary manner as per ServSafe Food Handler certification and Public Health Department requirements.
• Perform routine care and maintenance of Forklifts, Delivery Trucks, Buildings, and Grounds.
• Assure sanitation and safety procedures are at required levels of order and cleanliness in and around the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor in order to satisfactorily complete Foodbank goals and objectives.
• Support periodic weekend and after-business-hour operations on a rotating assignment schedule.
• Operate Forklifts and Large Delivery Trucks as part of the distribution process of the Foodbank.

Essential Skills & Experience

• One year or more of related industrial warehouse experience and/or training in an industrial warehouse setting (retail storage and/or back-of-store experience does not qualify).
• Demonstrated ability to operate refrigerated box trucks under 26,000 lbs GVW (no CDL required).
• Strong organization and time management; able to juggle multiple orders and priorities across a full shift without supervision.
• Experience with inventory control processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Operator Certification.
• Experience in a customer- or partner-facing warehouse role (agency pickups, scheduling coordination, or similar).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Work Environment And Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen prior to start.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and clear driving record.
• This role is based in an active warehouse environment. Responsibilities will require:
• Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and movement; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
• Ability to work for short periods of time in a cooler/freezer environment.

Benefits

• California Paid Sick Leave.
• Workers Compensation coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Personal and work-related counseling and support available at no charge.