Sorting Associate

Sorting Associate Warehouse / Food Distribution

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr Schedule: Tuesday Saturday | 7:30 AM 4:00 PM

Job Overview: We are seeking a dependable Sorting Associate to support a fast-paced warehouse and food distribution operation. This role plays a critical part in receiving, sorting, and organizing donated food and household products that are distributed to community partners. The environment is highly interactive and community-focused, with daily collaboration alongside corporate and individual volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort, inspect, and organize donated products (including shelf-stable food, beverages, and household goods) as they arrive at the warehouse
• Separate and stage products based on distribution orders and warehouse organization standards
• Work closely with volunteers, providing guidance and instruction on proper sorting and handling procedures
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including unloading deliveries and preparing outgoing orders
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production/warehouse environment
• Operate warehouse equipment such as electric hand pallet jacks (preferred); forklift operation is a plus
• Assist with general warehouse organization and inventory flow as needed

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 13 years of warehouse experience, preferably in shipping & receiving or distribution
• Prior experience working in a production or sorting environment
• Comfortable interacting with the public and working side-by-side with volunteers daily
• Strong communication skills and ability to give clear direction
• Ability to lift, stand, and move throughout the shift in a production setting
• Electric pallet jack experience preferred
• Forklift certification is a plus

What to Expect:

• Hands-on role with meaningful impact in a community-focused operation
• Collaborative work environment with rotating volunteer groups
• Consistent schedule with daytime hours
• Physically active warehouse/production setting