Warehouse Associate-Temporary

Warehouse Associate - Temporary Operations | Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Temporary Employment Opportunity This position is being offered as a temporary assignment, generally anticipated to last at least three months, depending on organizational needs. While temporary employment does not guarantee ongoing employment, there may be an opportunity to transition into a regular, full-time position based on business needs, individual performance, and organizational fit.

Make an Impact That Matters Second Harvest of the Greater Valley (SHGV) is a growing nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger and strengthening our community. We are building strong systems to support long-term sustainability and responsible stewardship of resources. Every role plays a part in advancing our mission, and we are committed to fostering a team that works collaboratively to create lasting impact.

Position Summary Second Harvest of the Greater Valley is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of food and other products through our warehouse operations.

This position performs a variety of warehouse activities, with a current emphasis on receiving incoming products, verifying quantities and condition, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring proper storage. The Warehouse Associate also supports product handling, order preparation, loading, inventory activities, and general warehouse operations as organizational needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming food and other products, including quantities, condition, temperatures, and supporting documentation.

Complete accurate receiving records and required entries in warehouse or inventory systems.

Safely load, unload, move, stage, store, and prepare products for orders, distributions, and transfers.

Follow food-safety, temperature-control, product rotation, sanitation, and quality standards.

Identify and promptly communicate product discrepancies, damage, safety concerns, and documentation issues.

Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment following required training and authorization.

Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse, receiving, storage, and staging areas.

Assist with inventory counts, product holds, recalls, distributions, and other warehouse activities as needed.

Collaborate with warehouse colleagues and other SHGV departments to support efficient food distribution and changing operational priorities.

Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to follow warehouse receiving, product-handling, food-safety, documentation, and workplace-safety procedures.

Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse and inventory systems.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations used in receiving and warehouse operations.

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and communicate discrepancies.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively.

Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing operational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in warehousing, receiving, distribution, grocery, food service, logistics, or related work; transferable experience will be considered.

Experience handling, storing, or distributing food or other inventory.

Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar equipment.

Familiarity with computerized warehouse or inventory systems.

Experience in a food bank, distribution center, or nonprofit environment.

Current forklift certification or ability to obtain required certification.

Physical and Additional Requirements Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and physical movement throughout warehouse and storage areas.

Occasional lifting or moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work in varying warehouse, refrigerated, freezer, outdoor, hot, cold, or wet conditions.

Valid California Driver License, acceptable driving record, and eligibility to drive on behalf of SHGV.Ability to complete required pre-employment screening and maintain applicable equipment training or authorization.