Warehouse Associate (Volunteer Center) in Lansdowne, Maryland at Maryland Food Bank
Job Description
The Maryland Food Bank (MFB) is a nonprofit, anti-hunger organization whose mission is to feed people, strengthen communities, and end hunger for more Marylanders. MFB does this work by expanding access to nutritious food while also seeking to eliminate the root causes of hunger.
MFB distributes food through a statewide network of community-based organizations from Maryland’s western mountains to its Eastern Shore. Last year, the Maryland Food Bank distributed enough food to provide the equivalent of more than 41 million meals, or about 114,000 meals every day. This healthy food supports children, seniors, veterans, and hard-working families. Beyond food distribution, MFB works to end hunger for more Marylanders by offering job training programs, access to supportive services and benefits, and by advocating to change the laws, policies, and practices that create food insecurity for more than 1 in 3 Marylanders.
The Maryland Food Bank embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented, diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.
About the position:
The Warehouse Associate plays an essential role in MFB's warehouse operations, supporting the safe and efficient handling of food products from distribution to delivery. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, organized warehouse and safely operating warehouse equipment while ensuring food products are managed with care, dignity, and respect for the communities we serve.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Accurately pick and fulfill agency orders using the warehouse technology system, including scanning products and rack labels and preparing pallets for shipment or pickup.
- Work in freezer environments with temperatures below 0°F to retrieve and fulfill orders.
- Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Load and unload trailers while providing excellent customer service to partner agencies, vendors, and internal customers.
- Maintain high standards of warehouse cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
- Ensure proper inventory storage and handling.
- Follow all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including AIB standards and company policies.
- Perform basic data entry and utilize the current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Support other Operations departments based on daily warehouse needs.
- Assist with warehouse-related activities and special events as needed.
Basic Qualification:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1–2 years of warehouse experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen (including marijuana).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse environment.
- Experience or ability to obtain certification to operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, and manual pallet jacks.
- Familiarity with RFID technology and warehouse scanning systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment:
- Ability to lift/move heavy objects (over 75 lbs.), push/pull pallets up to 2,000 lbs. using equipment.
- Warehouse environment with moving equipment, outdoor exposure, and extreme cold temperatures (-5°F).
- Must demonstrate safe work practices and strong safety awareness.
Pay Range:
- $20/ per hour
Nothing matters more to the Maryland Food Bank than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all positions require a background check and drug screen.
To learn more about the Maryland Food Bank, visit www.mdfoodbank.org.
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