Warehouse Assistant (Part Time)

Job Description

Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta is hiring a Part-Time Warehouse Assistant to help manage our busy and growing food storage and distribution center in Dunwoody, GA. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Part-Time Warehouse Assistant is a 20-25 hour/week position responsible for supporting the facility operations while prioritizing safety, maintaining compliance, and meeting key metrics.

• Minimum of 1-2 years in a non-profit or charitable organization, ideally in a food pantry or food storage and distribution setting
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience with warehouse operations, including inventory management and safety protocols
• Computer literacy, including Google Workspace, inventory systems, spreadsheets, and other online software
• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive cargo vehicles up to 26 ft. box trucks (no CDL required)
• Experience with and ability to operate a forklift and potentially other heavy machinery is required (certification is a definite plus)
• Availability during weekday mornings and afternoons, along with occasional weekday evenings and weekend mornings. Hours may vary; a sample schedule may look like:
• Mon. 8:00am-2:00pm
• Every other Tuesday 11:00am-2:00pm
• Wed. 8:00am-2:00pm
• Fri. 8:00am-2:00pm

Key Job Responsibilities

Food Management - Support entire loop of food inventory, including but not limited to:

• Ordering from our designated sources
• Receiving orders, including making pickups using cargo vehicles
• Organizing food in the warehouse according to guidelines and compliance standards, while keeping the facility clean and safe (this will include moving and storing pallets of food and drinks using a powered forklift and/or pallet jacks)
• Allocating food and fulfilling orders made by our Community Buddies, prioritizing oldest food first to ensure food quality and minimize waste
• Responding to inquiries from Community Buddies regarding their food orders and making adjustments or corrections as needed
• Supporting data and reporting efforts including tracking order scheduling and volume, weekly distribution counts, and monitoring of inventory levels

Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse and assist with opening and closing procedures

Volunteer Collaboration - work with Volunteer Coordinator and volunteers to complete activities including but not limited to putting away received food, fulfilling orders for our Community Buddies, loading orders into vehicles when Community Buddies pick up orders from us, and leading bag-packing sessions.

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to on-site and off-site event support, data entry, and communications support

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Physical ability to operate a powered forklift, pallet jacks, and other tools and machinery.
• Clean and current driver’s license a must
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and accuracy
• Knowledge of diesel/fleet truck maintenance a plus

How to Apply

Please send your resume via email to info@backpackbuddiesatl.org. Your resume should detail how your skills and experience fit the job description and requirements above.

Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta is an equal-opportunity employer. BPBMA prides itself in celebrating diversity and does not discriminate in any of its programs, policies, procedures, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30338 (Required)

Work Location: In person