Department: Operations
Employment Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Overview:
Sensitivity to diverse populations with the ability to serve people in a compassionate, patient, Friendly, and courteous manner, showing sincere interest in people’s concerns is required.
Must be able to comfortably work in schools, churches, and senior centers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Local pick-up/delivery, including surrounding states
· Pick orders using computerized inventory system
· Able to load/unload trailer with forklift and electric pallet jack
· General warehouse duties as directed
· Keep trucks/trailers cleaned daily after use
· Be available to assist other departments when assigned by supervisor
· Communicates to supervisor of any safety issues (equipment, deliveries, personal, etc.)
Working Conditions:
Compensation and Benefits:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace:
We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. This policy ensures a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees.
3 years minimum experience with tractor & trailer – Able to drive a manual transmission preferred but not required
· Previous warehouse experience
· Good driving record
· Able to pass a DOT physical
· Knowledge and previous experience in forklift and pallet-jack usage
· Solid understanding of general warehouse operations
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
· Must be able to lift 100 pounds
· Must be able to work in an environment that is hot in the summer and cold in the winter
· Must be able to work on his/her feet most of the day.