Receiving / Warehouse Associate

POSITION / TITLE: Receiving/Warehouse Associate RESPONSIBLE TO: Receiving Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt, Full-Time M-F (occasional Saturday work) LOCATION: 2230 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco CA +4124 MISSION: Meals on Wheels provides a network of services that allow seniors to live in their homes with dignity and independence as long as possible. ABOUT MOWSF: Meals on Wheels San Francisco works to help seniors live independently with dignity, in their own homes, for as long as it is safely possible. With a state-of-the-art facility, our kitchen production and delivery service teams, produce safe and nutritious meals. They are packaged in accordance with the highest standards so that we maintain freshness and quality, all the way from our kitchen to our client's homes. With complementary nutrition and support services, Meals on Wheels SF serves the whole person and strengthens the quality of life for thousands of clients every year. POSITION SUMMARY: This warehouse position is responsible for operating an electric pallet jack or forklift, selecting the correct products from warehouse racking, product labeling, palletizing product as it is selected to build kitchen work orders, and delivering product to the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner. This position requires flexibility in schedule times, which may vary between 6:00am and 7:00am and shifts will end between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, ensuring all products are accurately selected, stored correctly, and/or delivered to the kitchen. At times, overtime hours, and or working a weekend day, or a holiday, maybe be required to successfully fulfill warehouse deliverables. This role requires working in areas with temperature and humidity fluctuations, including working outside in local weather, as well as regularly working in refrigeration and or freezer conditions to store inventory. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Safely operate an electric pallet jack or forklift, to transport product pallets. Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to pallet jack, WMS unit and personal protective equipment. Perform pre and post-trip inspections, and safely operate all mechanical equipment. Hand select orders within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including Dry, Cooler, and Freezer Create and print labels; correctly place labels on product Operate Warehouse Waste Management System. Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selecting procedures (for example, no stacking heavy-on-light, labels facing out, etc.). Pack & Stack cooked to chill products on pallets, correctly placed ID labels on product to be staged in designated locations. Stage pallets for storage or distribution to kitchen locations. Shrink-wrap product on loading dock. Cleans within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including Dry, Cooler, Freezer and the Kitchen. Follow Meals on Wheels' policies and work procedures at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions. Diligently follow sanitation requirements in order to comply with Company food safety policies and the Department of Aging and Adult Services, and Public Health Department. Attend all required company meetings. Other duties may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job Requirements: Must be 18+ years of age Able to read, write and communicate effectively in English, as it relates to this job and the safety regulations Due to some required driving, a valid drivers license is required. Preferred Requirements: At least 6 months warehouse experience At least 6 months experience safely operating an electric pallet jack and forklift as a certified driver. Previous experience in a food service warehouse environment. Competencies: To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties should successfully demonstrate: Strong workplace and food safety awareness. Adaptability and flexibility in regards to duties that need to be completed in a warehouse setting. Successfully managing job duties, while operating apart from a supervisor in a warehouse setting. Organizational and time management skills. SALARY / HOURS/BENEFITS: The position is non-exempt, and currently scheduled as a full time role, Monday through Friday; occasionally scheduled Saturday or Sunday, or with overtime. Benefits include: Company paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees, and 50% for dependents. Paid vacation and sick time. Health and dental insurance is paid by employer. Other optional fringe benefits are available in accordance with MOWSF personnel manual. 403(b) retirement plan, with 3% company contribution after +0 days. Paid 30-minute meal break per shift. Company provided food for the meal break. Meals on Wheels is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, ****** orientation or national origin. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.