Warehouse Associate I

About the role

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is seeking Warehouse Associates who will be responsible for various tasks within the warehouse, including receiving, picking, order fulfillment, and lift truck operation. These roles require effective and safe operation of all warehouse equipment, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and contributing additional work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate warehouse inventory in all staging and storage areas, including Ambient, Refrigerated, and Freezer locations.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) for product placement and/or picking in the Ambient, Refrigerated, and/or Freezer areas.
• Verify and accurately record product counts, weight, or other measurement units on all product being received, stored, picked, or fulfilled.
• Properly utilize First in First out (FIFO) procedures.
• Maintain Food Safety and Housekeeping requirements in all warehouse operations.
• Ensure proper storage temperatures and conditions are maintained, tracked, and recorded.
• Keep all floor areas organized, free of debris, water, or other potential contaminants or hazards.
• Follow Personnel Safety procedures.
• Inspect warehouse equipment for proper and safe operation prior to using.
• Wear and utilize all required PPE and safety equipment/tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have good oral and written communications skills.
• Must have ability to operate standup Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Accountability
• The Ability to Navigate Change

What You’ll Need

• Ability to work in varying temperature environments.
• Skills and Experience:
• Ability to operate standup Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.

Physical Demands

• Routine opportunities to alter physical position or change eye focus.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and walking.
• Employee is routinely required to lift and transport heavy items to waist level, up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent transition between ambient and refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
• Occasional regional travel with ACFB team members may be required.