Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.43 - $28.85
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is the largest hunger-relief organization serving the Central Texas region and a proud member of the Feeding America network. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, this nonprofit organization covers a 21-county area dedicated to alleviating hunger in the community by providing access to nutritious food. Established with a strong mission to increase food security, CTFB operates through a comprehensive approach that includes direct-service programs, educational initiatives, hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and innovative solutions designed to address food insecurity. They work collaboratively with approximately 250 nonprofit community partners to support over 612,000 food-insecure individuals annually. Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- basic math, reading and writing skills in the English language
- ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks
- capable of following directions and communicating effectively
- experience with federal feeding programs through the USDA
- experience providing superior customer service with a focus on relationship management in a service-delivery setting
- capable of working under pressure, completing various assignments responsibly and in a timely manner
- unwavering commitment to quality and excellence in organizational and project management with the ability to achieve strategic objectives and manage a budget
- strong analytical skills
- basic business intuition and good judgement
- strong work ethic with the tenacity to work under pressure
- skills in operating and maintenance of warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, coolers, freezers, electronic scales, etc.
- forklift certification preferred and knowledge of material handling equipment
- belief in CTFB's mission, vision, values and culture
- display a willingness and desire to work with people from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds
- display a commitment to service above all else
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- basic math, reading and writing skills in the English language
- experience with federal feeding programs through the USDA
- experience providing superior customer service with a focus on relationship management in a service-delivery setting
- capable of working under pressure, completing various assignments responsibly and in a timely manner
- unwavering commitment to quality and excellence in organizational and project management with the ability to achieve strategic objectives and manage a budget
- strong analytical skills
- basic business intuition and good judgement
- strong work ethic with the tenacity to work under pressure
- skills in operating and maintenance of warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, coolers, freezers, electronic scales, etc.
- forklift certification preferred and knowledge of material handling equipment
- belief in CTFB's mission, vision, values and culture
- display a willingness and desire to work with people from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds
- display a commitment to service above all else
Job Duties
- Complete all assignments in accordance with food safety and handling regulations to ensure the integrity of products through proper inspection, handling, and storage procedures
- select agency orders quickly and accurately
- unload and receive inbound trucks as required, following protocol when inspecting product and weighing and tagging all products received, assigning product codes to all inbound items
- move staged orders for pick-up from staging area to PA bay door and/or load directly onto PA trucks during pick-up appointments
- ensure proper inspection, handling, storage, and distribution of all inventories in accordance with USDA, DOH, Safe Food Handling, OSHA
- ensure consistent application of "first-in first-out" rule as it relates to stocking and distribution of product, ensuring proper storage separation of food and non-food items
- ensure proper stacking of all products, stock storage spaces, rearrange and restack products
- inspect product to determine quality, accurately record salvageable and unsalvageable inventory, closely follow guidelines and controls regarding the Salvage Operation to help ensure its integrity
- continuously check inventory for expiration dates, any signs of contamination, or other signs of unsafe distribution
- perform maintenance and sanitation duties as assigned
- assist with physical inventory of products
- use material handling equipment and maintain equipment-charging areas
- participate in the implementation of Safety Guidelines and Standards
- consistently emphasize and practice organization mission and values
- assist in the preparation of reports, data gathering, and completion of goals, metrics and deadlines
- commit to supporting CTFB's mission, vision, values, and culture
- perform additional duties as necessary and/or requested
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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