Overview

Job Description Job Description This full-time position is support for order pulling and forklift support for agency orders, product recovery, Food Bank drivers (as needed), and finished goods put-away. This position will act as order selector, forklift operator, and receiver or any other capacity will be required on an as needed basis. Specifically, the hours of this position is 7:00am-4pm, M-F.

Essential Functions: Pull, pick, and stage product for agency order utilizing pick ticket system. Responsible for daily warehouse and equipment organization and cleanliness with pre-shift equipment checks. Safe operation of forklift and other equipment for the process of moving pallets and entering/exiting tight quarters with product.

Must be able to fulfill all duties and requirements of a Warehouse Receiver or Forklift Operator and will receive shipments, and other forklift support activities upon request or as demand dictates. Accurate and efficient pallet put-away: placing and tagging appropriate pallet tags, safe movement into correct racking and locations. Locations where work is needed will vary and will include the dry warehouse, coolers (40 degrees) and freezer (-15 degrees).

Accurate and efficient pallet drops using Warehouse Management System to scan locations, pallet tags and move pallets in racking to appropriate locations for pullers. All other duties as assigned General Warehouse Activities Clean warehouse and product recovery area on a daily basis Maintain pest control log Update the recall board on a weekly basis Advise of any repairs to management Keep the warehouse, freezers, and coolers cleaned and organized Maintain the warehouse to meet all Health Department and Feeding America guidelines. Complies with and makes sure all rules and regulation are followed by volunteers, inmates, and community service.

Training Activities Practice safe handling procedures Responsible for training trustees, court-appointed community service, and volunteers on sorting procedures. Keeps current on all rules and regulations from Feeding America, Department of State Health Services and the Amarillo Public Health Department Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must pass background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug test. Must have reliable transportation.

Must have High School diploma or GED Must have 1 year warehouse experience Core Values: Vitality – the force that drives us forward with energy and enthusiasm Demonstrates cooperation, teamwork and a ‘can do’ attitude. Consistently contributes ideas and solutions and actively participates in discussions. Looks for the best in all people and all situations.

Innovation – the spirit that drives us to pursue and initiate creative solutions Displays desire and willingness to try new things and adapt to a changing environment. Displays an inner drive and self-motivation in the search for new and better ways to accomplish objectives. Collaborates with partners and colleagues in brainstorming activities to develop new solutions and processes.

Stewardship – the commitment that drives us to care for the mission and resources Ensures a safe and healthy environment. Leads by example, putting the needs of others first and helping people develop and perform to the best of their ability. Cares for the environment and organizational assets.

Physical Demands: The company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, in order to push, pull or lift objects Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Utilizes multi-limb coordination to balance on even or uneven surfaces, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk, reach over shoulders or below the knees.

Auditory attention and hearing sensitivity is required, as candidates must possess the ability to distinguish various sounds that serve as key maintenance indicators. Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety policies Work Environment: Full exposure to extreme weather changes and humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. Includes exposure to extreme summer and winter temperatures, as well as rain, sleet, and snow.

Full exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise, and/or vibrations. Work generally performed in an industrial environment (indoor or outdoor) with various hazards and noise exposure. Travel may be required for assignments, meetings, and training.

Overtime, Weekend and/or Holiday hours may be required. Our Expectations of the Employee Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook/Manual Acts as a role model within and outside the agency Performs duties as workload necessitates Maintains a positive and respective attitude Maintains a professional appearance Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues/challenges Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload Must work some Saturdays as volunteer groups are scheduled Consistently reports working on time prepared to perform duties of the position Meets department productivity standards/goal *Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. This job description does not alter the company’s employment-at-will.

The company reserves to make appropriate changes in this job description at the sole discretion of the management. This job description is an outline of the position’s current duties and responsibilities. Company Description The mission of High Plains Food Bank is to alleviate hunger in the Texas Panhandle.

Founded in 1982, High Plains Food Bank (HPFB) is a nonprofit organization serving as the clearing house for collection, storage, and distribution of donated and purchased grocery products, providing aide to the top 29 counties in the Texas Panhandle. HPFB partners with 165 different agencies, including churches, senior centers, child care facilities, halfway houses, soup kitchens, Kids Cafes, emergency pantries, shelters, and other nonprofits. Counties in our 30,000 square mile service area include Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Cottle, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, and Wheeler.

Many families in the Texas Panhandle are food insecure, or truly make choices between paying utilities or buying food each month. HPFB can provide 4 meals worth of food for every dollar donated, in part due to our membership with Feeding America and their nationwide partnerships. Other sources of donated food include the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program, local food drives, grocery stores, processing plants, and individual donors.

Additionally, HPFB purchases food to supplement the warehouse supply in order to provide a variety of foods high in nutritional value. HPFB accepts donations and make recurring giving easy through our secure web page: hpfb.org/donate. The need is real, and your help is vital.

Company Description The mission of High Plains Food Bank is to alleviate hunger in the Texas Panhandle. Founded in 1982, High Plains Food Bank (HPFB) is a nonprofit organization serving as the clearing house for collection, storage, and distribution of donated and purchased grocery products, providing aide to the top 29 counties in the Texas Panhandle. HPFB partners with 165 different agencies, including churches, senior centers, child care facilities, halfway houses, soup kitchens, Kids Cafes, emergency pantries, shelters, and other nonprofits.

Counties in our 30,000 square mile service area include Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Cottle, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, and Wheeler.rnrn rnrnMany families in the Texas Panhandle are food insecure, or truly make choices between paying utilities or buying food each month. HPFB can provide 4 meals worth of food for every dollar donated, in part due to our membership with Feeding America and their nationwide partnerships. Other sources of donated food include the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program, local food drives, grocery stores, processing plants, and individual donors.

Additionally, HPFB purchases food to supplement the warehouse supply in order to provide a variety of foods high in nutritional value. HPFB accepts donations and make recurring giving easy through our secure web page: hpfb.org/donate. The need is real, and your help is vital.

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