Warehouse Associate

About the role

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is dedicated to fighting hunger and promoting healthier lifestyles. As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient operations and supporting the mission.

Responsibilities

• Move in-bound and out-bound product to appropriate staging or storage areas as directed, adhering to CFBNJ safety procedures.
• Select orders accurately and promptly by locating and transporting all orders to the staging or loading areas for pick up.
• Check and verify all orders against the order pick sheet for accuracy and correctness; report any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Assist in the off-loading of inbound product and supplies and move them to the appropriate staging and storage areas.
• Review all associated paperwork for accuracy.
• Perform daily consolidation of product when required to ensure storage space and overall area organization.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• One (1) year experience working in a warehouse and/or product distribution center operation as a general warehouse worker is preferred.
• Proficiency in operating stand-up reach trucks or other industrial equipment (such as double pallet jacks).
• Ability to perform basic math to conduct inventory counts.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in various positions for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and achieve distribution goals of CFBNJ.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a warehouse and/or product distribution center operation as a general warehouse worker preferred.
• Proficient in the operation of stand-up reach truck or other industrial equipment (i.e., double pallet jack).
• Ability to quickly perform basic math to conduct inventory counts.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and be comfortable working in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and achieve distribution goals of CFBNJ.

Skills

• Basic math skills for inventory counts.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Physical stamina to lift and move heavy items.
• Ability to work in various warehouse environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs and generous sick/personal time off.
• 14 paid holidays and childcare resources.
• Organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection.
• Peer-recognition platform and employee resource groups.
• Tuition assistance and certificate reimbursement for job-related training.
• 401(k) program with a 4% company match after one year of service.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $21.00 to $28.40, influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Schedule

Hours are 7am - 3:30pm, Monday-Friday with select Saturdays based on business needs.