Warehouse Specialist

Food for People, the Food Bank for Humboldt County, is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to work as part of our dynamic team. The Specialist works under the direction of the Operations Manager to assist with warehouse logistical duties, including receiving, packing, loading and delivering food orders to Food for People’s countywide distribution sites. Duties include following inventory tracking and food safety procedures and maintaining effective communication with fellow staff and volunteers engaged in warehouse logistics and activities.

The person hired must have a strong ability to work independently and accurately; be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively; be comfortable operating pallet jacks, forklifts and driving cargo vans and box trucks (we can provide additional training, as needed); and have strong math and inventory tracking skills. The candidate must work well as part of a team as well and be great at multitasking and staying organized. 

The level of personal satisfaction is tremendous if you are looking to work with a great team that makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. The position is 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The pay rate is $19 to $23/hour depending on experience. We provide sick, vacation, and holiday time, and medical, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits are available upon successful completion of an introductory period at no cost to the employee. Optional participation in the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program is also available. Candidates willing to make a long-term commitment to the position are preferred.

Please review the attached job description and qualifications. After reviewing, if you are interested in applying, applications must include:

• Cover letter

• Résumé

• Completed Food for People application

• three recent professional references 
  

This position is open until filled.  Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates.

Application packets can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Drop-off at our front desk 307 W. 14th Street, Eureka, ATTN: Human Resources

• Email to hrteam@foodforpeople.org

• Mail to: Food for People—ATTN: Human Resources

                   307 W. 14th Street

                   Eureka, CA 95501

Qualifications:

Must possess a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities necessary to carry out the job, including but not limited to the following:

• Ability to work with sensitivity and without discrimination towards peoples of diverse cultures, races/ethnicity, socio-economic positions, ages, religions, genders, physical/mental challenges/disabilities, and sexual orientations 

• Ability to show initiative and share decision-making with co-workers

• Self-motivated and works well independently

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Encourage and model a professional and positive attitude in all job related activities

• Personal ability to motivate and relate positively to groups and individuals

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and multitasking

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitiously is mandatory

• Ability to operate or be trained to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, cargo vans, and box trucks

• Valid California Driver’s license and excellent driving record

• Spanish language proficiency helpful

Food for People is designated as the food bank for Humboldt County, and we are considered Humboldt County's primary hunger relief organization, providing food assistance through a network of programs and partnerships that reach more than 21,000 low-income children, seniors, and others each month. Food for People currently operates a total of 18 programs for individuals of all ages whose financial circumstances have left them without adequate resources to purchase food.

Thank you for your interest in working with Food for People!