Warehouse Assistant for Food Bank

2521 Old Sonoma Road, Napa CA

Description

Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) is seeking a Warehouse Assistant for its Food Bank. The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for assisting the Warehouse Manager in the collection and distribution of food for the Food Bank, a program of CANV. Salary $15/hour; 20 hours/week. TO APPLY: Request an employment application by replying to this ad. Please include “Warehouse Assistant” in subject line. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Licensed forklift operator. • Experience driving a 2 1/2 ton truck, basically a typical big truck. • Food safety and sanitation practices. • Simple record keeping procedures. • Must possess a valid California Driver License. • Must maintain a good driving record. • Must maintain vehicle liability insurance. • Must be at least 18 years old • Must have at least 2 years driving experience. • Bi-Lingual Spanish speaking preferred ABILITY TO: • Work as a team member. • Work with minimum supervision. • Establish and maintain cooperative workplace relationships. • Interact courteously and tactfully with the public. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally. • Maintain accurate records. • Read a road map. • Maintain donor and client confidentiality. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Collect donated, surplus food from schools, stores, markets, manufacturers, bakeries, restaurants, affiliate food banks, and out of town donors. 2. Inspect food as it is picked up and delivered to ensure that safety and sanitation goals are met. 3. Load and unload delivery trucks by hand, pallet jack, and/forklift. 4. Deliver food to Senior Brown Bag sites, Emergency Food Pantries, and USDA sites in a timely, accurate and courteous manner. 5. Pull orders for USDA Program and Non-Profit Agency Access Program. 6. Assist volunteers with various tasks. 7. Maintain and clean warehouse and vehicles. 8. Stock, label, and rotate warehouse food supply. 9. Assist Warehouse Manager and food bank staff with agencies and when otherwise needed. 10. Comply with established CANV procedures. 11. Perform other related duties as assigned. Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) is a non-profit organization that has served the Napa community since 1965. The agency currently operates a range of programs that provide vital basic services such as food, child care, meals for seniors, and volunteer opportunities. CANV is an equal opportunity Employer