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JOB SUMMARY: The Warehouse Assistant provides warehouse services for the SHARE Food Network facility and its customers. The position helps oversee and manage hundreds of volunteer transportation team members during each monthly distribution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a forklift, manual hand trucks, and other equipment to load, unload trucks, and move and store food, materials and supplies.
• Check, and inspect incoming goods and materials to insure accurate quantity, type, and acceptable quality.
• Regularly record and inspect all warehouse inventory using appropriate software and recording methods.
• Select space and prepare stock for storage, processing, and placing materials in designated areas, protecting stock from destruction, abuse, fire, and theft.
• Prepare food orders for delivery and verify orders for accuracy.
• Drive delivery truck (up to 26-foot refrigerated) to locations throughout Washington, D.C. Maryland and Virginia and unload food.
• Provide assistance and consultation for volunteers.
• Assist crews, host sites, and other customers loading food into vehicles.
• Provide janitorial services.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Trained in operating equipment such as forklift and pallet jack.
• 1-year experience driving 26-ft. truck.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of computer systems (MS Office products).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, truck drivers, and the general public.

Compensation Package:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 2 Saturdays Per Month, 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM