The following information was provided by Community Action Partnership
RATE OF PAY: Starting salary for this position is $23.00 per hour.
HOURS: The work schedule is 5-days on site; a remote or hybrid schedule is not available.
JOB SUMMARY: Under close supervision of the Warehouse Manager, the Driver/Warehouse Worker will have dual job duties which include driving delivery trucks that may be 24-foot in length to various sites and perform warehouse job duties of loading and unloading trucks, inventory control, reporting, and following all safety procedures.
JOB DUTIES:
Drive a 24-foot or smaller truck for the CAP OC Food Bank to donor food/vendor pick-up sites and/or food distribution sites in Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside counties following scheduled routes.
Provide initial contact with food donor at pick-up site and complete food donor receipts.
Unload and/or load food products in the Food Bank and at other sites.
Weigh and store food products properly, by packaging, labeling, sorting, and shelving items in compliance with health codes and department procedures while following basic food safety practices.
Regularly participate in the direct distribution of food boxes to low-income participants at a member agency or at various distribution sites in Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties.
Perform inventory duties such as completing food disbursement receipts for member agencies, weighing food, and recording poundage.
Operate a forklift and other power and manual equipment to move heavy objects and assist in the proper maintenance of equipment.
Assist in the maintenance of vehicles and general housekeeping of the warehouse including disposal of inedible food items, cleaning coolers/freezers and sinks, sweeping and organization of market.
Work with partner agencies, volunteers, donors and participants, and may direct the work of volunteers in the Food Bank.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Customer service oriented: Establish rapport with staff, partner agencies, volunteers, donors and participants from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ethically Focused: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Inclusive: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems or conflict, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Safety minded: Understand all CAP OC safety guidelines and food handling guidelines, follow guidelines on a daily basis, and help ensure staff, volunteers, and participants are following all safety guidelines.
Work focused: Being detailed oriented while working accurately and efficiently on a consistent basis without assistance. May require working weekends, evenings, and holidays when/if needed to meet participant and/or distribution demands. Workdays and hours of work are subject to change.
Language skilled: Demonstrate a clear, concise and effective command in both oral and written form of the English language.
Mathematical: Write, compose, and complete mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) correctly and in a timely manner.
Computer and office literate: Competently use the Internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) and other applications via a desktop and/or laptop computer. Competently use a printer, copier, 10-key calculator, cell phone and/or other electronic devices. May use a variety of computer databases to ensure that inventory and reports are completed.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN:
Operating standard and manual transmission trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
Possessing a California Class B Driver's License or willingness to obtain a California Class B Driver's License (with airbrakes) within 120-days from the date of hire, and ability to maintain a good driving record.
Forklifts, lifting methods and other warehouse procedures. Must be able to obtain an OSHA certification certificate (Agency provides training).
Applying principles and practices of inventory procedures, complying with health and safety regulations of a food warehouse.
Providing excellent customer service on a continual basis, and ability to communicate orally to effectively deal with the public.
Demonstrating a clear, concise and effective command of the English language, both oral and written, and ability to read and understand signs, labels, work schedules and simple instructions.
Performing mathematical skills sufficient to create, compose or compile information and data in order to accurately maintain logs, reports, forms and inventory.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with use of Microsoft Office, electronic inventory systems, and report creation.
TO APPLY:
Please Apply at Community Action Partnership of Orange County’s website at www.capoc.org.
This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please call (714) 480-6500. TDD/TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2922 or 711. Please call 72 hours in advance to allow the OC Workforce Solutions Center to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this program.
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