Connecticut Foodshare is the food bank serving all of our neighbors across the state. Working with a strong network of community-based hunger relief programs, we help provide nutritious food as well as long-term, sustainable solutions to food insecurity. By joining Connecticut Foodshare, you will be part of a team that helps drive community awareness, garners support, leverages research, and engages volunteers, to realize our vision of a thriving community free of hunger.

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day physical operations and appearance of Connecticut Foodshare’s Warehouse in accordance with Feeding America’s standards. This individual will report to Warehouse Management in Wallingford.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Picks and stages orders for distribution to branches and member agencies.
• Stores product appropriately (dry, freezer and cooler) in a reasonably accessible manner.
• Receives and unloads all incoming shipments and loads trucks for outgoing shipments.
• Inspects all donations and reports any problems to Warehouse Manager.
• Accurately counts and completes all required paperwork.
• Assists with quality control and inventory.
• Identifies and escalates issues to senior team members in a timely manner.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment.
• Maintains a clean work environment free of hazards in compliance with OSHA, GMP, and AIB standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 2+ years progressively responsible experience in similar or related function.
• Experience in general warehousing.
• Pallet jack/forklift certification.