Warehouse Worker

Job Description

Job Description

WAREHOUSE WORKER

JOB IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Department: Compassion Ministries

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is to work in the Lakeland Compassion Center food warehouse area to help organize, stock, and select the food items and package food boxes and pallets for community clients. The position requires loading and unloading pallets of product on semitrailers using pallet jacks and forklifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Assist Compassion Director regarding operations of the warehouse through such duties as accepting food donations from various vendors, partners, and other agencies.
• Help organize and stock warehouse shelves and pallet racks.
• Assist in ensuring safe food practices occur and food defense systems are followed.
• Assist with inventory process, rotating stock, documentation of metrics and utilization of data base system.
• Assist and help with distribution of food to soup kitchens and pantries.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the food warehouse areas.
• Assist warehouse personnel/volunteers with any pick-ups or deliveries as needed or assigned.
• Assist volunteer groups that serve in the Center.
• Follow any protocol regarding daily procedures and routines to ensure productivity, safety, and cleanliness.
• Ensure all interactions with donors, clients, and families are maintained with confidentiality except by law to report.
• Willing to work Saturdays when needed
• Other assignments as needed or requested by the Compassion Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass all required background screenings.
• Good mobility for bending, reaching, placing items on shelves, lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Ability to follow directions and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Patience and positive attitude.

COMPENTENCIES

• Present oneself, both at and outside of work, in a manner keeping with One More Child’s Core Values of Humble, Hungry, Wise, and Called.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to build effective professional working relationships internally and externally.
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi–task, stay organized.
• Presents him or herself outside the agency in a manner in keeping with the OMC’s core values and mission statement.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Promote a team culture and work as part of a team.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and have ability to handle difficult situations.
• Adept at problem-solving, decision-making abilities, and conflict resolution skills.
• Empathy and ability to work with people from disadvantaged, marginalized, or socially excluded backgrounds.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

• It is the mission of One More Child to provide Christ centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. As stated in the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, One More Child provides these services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.
• Have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ and been scripturally baptized.
• Possess a sense of commitment to ministry through vocation.
• Hold a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom.
• Demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer, and daily meditation.
• Be a member of a New Testament, evangelical Church in the local community and attend regularly.
• Engage in witness activities as a normal part of life.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to operate a forklift.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job requires the ability to work in stressful conditions from time to time and remain focused for extended periods of time. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds (boxes, documents, or equipment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Job functions are performed in a warehouse setting.

I understand this job description is not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the requirements of this position, but to describe the general nature of the job and a reasonable representation of its activities. I also understand that additional related responsibilities may be identified by the company and listed as such in my performance appraisal.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the requirements of this position, but to describe the general nature of the job and provide a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional related work may be identified and assigned by the organization and included as an area of responsibility while assessing performance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

One More Child is committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of One More Child to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on statuses protected under federal, state, or local laws which are applicable to the organization. As a religious organization, One More Child provides services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.