Job Description

Feeding San Diego is a non-profit organization on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego rescues surplus food from local and national food donors before it goes to waste and gets it to people facing hunger in San Diego County. It is the only Feeding America partner food bank in the region.

Feeding San Diego is dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse county we serve, including those with varying backgrounds and life experiences. Applicants who strengthen our team through personal knowledge of poverty and food insecurity, as well as members of marginalized groups, are encouraged to apply.

Under the supervision of the Receiving Manager, the Receiving Team Member provides operational support in the safe distribution of food to those facing hunger in San Diego. This includes receiving scheduled loads, pickups, local drop-offs, well as assisting the Receiving Manager in administering various receiving duties, record keeping and information management for all receiving food and non-food items. These tasks are to be completed following all personal safety and food safety regulations. The Receiving Team Member may be required to complete other tasks as assigned by the Receiving Manager in support of Feeding San Diego’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The tasks listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following duties and responsibilities are those considered to be essential but do not represent all the job functions that may be required to be performed by this position. Hours for this position are 7:00am-3:30pm Monday through Friday, and overtime as needed.

• Unload trucks using a stand-up forklift/pallet jack, while utilizing strict adherence to receiving SOPs.
• Weigh and/or conduct accurate case counts for all incoming products using a forklift/pallet jack, floor scale and calculator.
• Accurately enter live data in Ceres software during the unload process.
• Complete receiving process and paperwork to ensure food safety of product and accurate calculations of quantity received.
• Safely storing away and scanning pallets into storage racking.
• Scanning and uploading documents in Ceres software, associated websites, and/or via email.

• Accurately perform receiving functions in Ceres software related to receiving based on SOPs.
• Help to establish a continuously food safe warehouse by ensuring that all processes are maintained based on cleaning standards.
• Perform general cleaning tasks assigned by cleaning schedules and SOPs.
• Provide operational support to volunteer staff by stocking the volunteer area with products.
• Perform daily inspection of equipment (forklifts, scissor lift, and pallet jacks) based on check sheet.
• Other duties as assigned by the Receiving Manager.

INTERACTION

The position will interact closely with all Distribution Center staff and provide information to donors, potential donors, individuals in need, volunteers, agency representatives, FSD staff and others from the community.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• Previous experience in inventory and/or warehouse environment
• Current experience using a stand-up forklift/Pacer

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment including shipping/receiving, material handling, multi-tasking, and the preparation and maintenance of reports and records
• Food handler’s safety certificate
• Success using an inventory system

Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the preferred education/experience would qualify for consideration of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General nonprofit organizational practices, food storage processes, record keeping and filing systems, basic mathematical functions.
• Operate a Stand-up forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, and dolly safely
• Perform tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate level
• Communicate orally and verbally in English
• Organize work for others
• Learn new technology
• Show integrity to complete tasks according to standard operating procedures with little supervision
• Work with others who are from diverse backgrounds and have differing opinions
• Sense and abate safety hazards

Tools and Equipment Used

Stand-up Forklift, pallet jack, dolly, scissor lift, computer, adding machine (10key), multi-line phone, copier, printer

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the Agency’s insurance carrier standards.

Must be able to obtain and keep a forklift and electric pallet jack certification. Training will be provided.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Perform work in a warehouse, which may occasionally create exposure to dust and pollen.
• Perform work in a cooler and freezer.
• Stand for extended periods, walk, bend at the waist and knees, kneel and use hands, arms and legs for dexterity
• Climb stairs frequently
• Maintain balance
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers and supplies.

The noise level in the work environment varies and can be considered moderate.

Additional Information

Feeding San Diego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

PAY & HOURS

Hourly $20 - $23; FSD Distribution Center,7:00am-3:30pm

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Employer sponsored healthcare benefits at platinum level for medical
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Flexible work environment; Attractive, welcoming office
• Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick, & company holidays; accrue 15 days of PTO in first year
• Learning & development and recognition programs
• Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives in San Diego County.
• Supportive and engaged Board of Directors
• You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together.
• We live by our core values: Agility, Stewardship, Collaboration, Environment, Nutrition & Dignity.
• 100% of our workforce believes in our mission and vision
• Commitment to Sustainability – We prioritize food rescue to feed people not landfills. Food waste goes to local hog farms.