Warehouse Associate - Raleigh

Warehouse Associate

Join us in the fight against hunger! At the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, we believe in a future where no one goes hungry. Our mission is simple but powerful:
Nourish people. Build solutions. Connect communities.

We're looking for passionate, dedicated people to bring their talents to an organization where every role makes a real difference. Guided by our values - integrity, compassion, dedication, teamwork, and fun - we work hard, support one another, and celebrate the impact we create together.

If you're ready to put purpose at the center of your career, we'd love to have you on our team!

The warehouse associate works within a team environment to ensure that accurate shipping and receiving, order selecting, and accompanying paperwork processes are executed. The warehouse associate will perform hands-on storage, distribution, hand selecting and palletizing duties in the dry warehouse, freezer, refrigerator, produce cooler, and receiving/storage areas. Additionally, the role is responsible for all warehouse technology tools and processes, including receiving, distribution, inventory control, filling orders and all other aspects of warehousing.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper implementation of procedures related to receipt of incoming products, distribution of outgoing products, and order selection.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and food bank standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures and warehouse technology tools and processes.
• Effectively disburse products into appropriate locations within the warehouse.
• Implement fifo/fefo (first in-first out, first expired-first out) rules regarding all products.
• Proactively inspect perishable products to ensure quality control and inform relevant staff of product integrity.
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift, hand selecting and palletizing products from the various warehouse environments (including dry, cooler, and freezer).
• Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selection procedures (eg., no stacking heavy-on-light, non-food separate from food, etc.).
• Ensure accurate selection and clearly legible recording of orders.
• Follow inventory cycle count procedures as prescribed by the inventory control team and participate in cycle counting of products to maintain an accurate inventory at all times.
• Be a team player and work to maintain a safe and collaborative environment.
• Maintain a safe and accident-free workplace environment.
• Execute safe forklift and other warehouse equipment handling procedures, maintain warehouse equipment, and report any equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor immediately. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Work collaboratively with other warehouse team members on priorities for shipping, receiving and disbursement of product.
• Help maintain the upkeep and appropriate appearance, cleanliness, and order of the warehouse.

Perform other duties as directed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Minimum requirements

Education & experience

• High school diploma, ged or equivalent experience. An equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience may substitute.
• 2 years of relevant warehouse experience in food distribution, preferred.

Physical & environmental requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, stretching, bending, and turning.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and physically demanding environments.

Technical & operational requirements

• Ability to pass forklift and material handling equipment certification tests.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to complete required food safety training.

Skills and competencies:

• Communication & interpersonal skills – strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and support positive working relationships.
• Operational…