Warehouse And Delivery Driver - Temp

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring for a full time, temporary Warehouse & Delivery Driver for our Vista location.
ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK
Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. For more information about the organization, please visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org.
Our Mission: The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank Chapter provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.
DID YOU KNOW?

• The San Diego Food Bank feeds approximately 400,000 people every month in partnership with 500 nonprofit community partners.
• We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
• We distributed 44 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2021-2022; 31% of that food being fresh produce.
• We have a 99% rating on Charity Navigator.

We are committed to innovation and sustainability to reduce our impact on the environment. We have 1,400 solar panels, we are LEED v4 Gold Certified, we have a 3,600 sq.ft composting and recycling center that houses our recycling and composting machine, and received the 2020 Business Waste Reduction & Recycling award?
POSITION PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse and Delivery Driver-Class C performs a variety of tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, loading and unloading of delivery trucks at the San Diego Food Bank’s North County warehousing and distribution facility. This individual operates trucks, vans and forklifts utilized in the distribution of food products and supplies; and performs other duties as assigned.
                                    
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Picker's primary responsibilities and duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

• Conducts various inventories for specific programs, including counting and verifying inventory balances for all stocked items and reconciling acquisitions; establishes distribution-staging set-up for agencies; manages all facets of warehouse operations. 
• Receives, stores and maintains an inventory of food products and supplies; inspects goods received for quality, quantity and correctness; verifies and checks items received against bills of lading; pulls, boxes and checks the accuracy of orders filled; loads pallets.
• Maintains the warehouse in a clean and orderly condition; revolves stock as needed; performs cycle counts; disposes of trash, boxes and pallets; ensures the security of storage areas.
• Performs inventory control duties, including posting goods received to inventory lists; calculates balance of stock on hand; conducts physical inventories, including counting and verifying inventory balances for all stocked items and reconciling acquisitions, issues and balances on hand.
• Loads truck for delivery and delivers food products to distribution sites; assists with the off-loading of food products and supplies at distribution sites.
• Operates forklifts, vans and trucks; performs safety inspections on forklifts, vans, trucks and other vehicles and equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains a variety of warehouse records and provide back-up for other warehouse functions.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 2 years experience in logistics and warehouse work and driving deliveries.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Standard materials, supplies, parts and tools used in daily operations.
• Basic research and data analysis techniques.
• Stock and inventory control procedures, including requisitioning, receiving, storing and issuing goods.
• Record keeping and filing systems.
• Operation of standard Warehouse and Delivery equipment, including forklifts and trucks.
• Safe work practices applicable to operation of warehouse equipment.

Ability to:

• Operate a computer and standard business software.
• Accurately and efficiently carry out inventory control practices and procedures.
• Safely operate and make minor repairs to forklifts, trucks and other standard warehouse equipment.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines without close supervision.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and others encountered in the course of work.                                                             

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification.

COMPENSATION

• This is a full-time, non-exempt/hourly position between $20-$21 per hour depending on experience.
• Anticipate it being a 60-day assignment.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday to Friday; 6:00 am – 2:30pm (30-minute unpaid time off)
• This position has minimal overtime.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested and qualified candidates should apply on our career website located at https://www.theapplicantmanager.com/careers?co=jc
• Submissions missing a resume will not be considered for the position.
• Background check and drug test is required for the position before employment starts.