WIC Warehouse Support/General Assistant

WIC Warehouse SupportThis position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after November 5, 2026. Work hours will range from 12-16 per week in 3-4 hour shifts, Monday-Friday between 9am to 4pm. The pay rate for this position is $19 - $20 per hour.The SDSU Research Foundation Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is the largest WIC agency in San Diego County, with approximately 80 employees providing a variety of nutrition services to over 26,000 participants monthly. The WIC program is a safety net program that aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care for residents of San Diego County.Under the direction of the Associate Director performs day-to-day tasks in support of WIC Operations such as delivering supplies, receiving warehouse deliveries, minor equipment assembly, vehicle maintenance tasks, meeting room set ups and printing WIC materials.ResponsibilitiesThe WIC Warehouse Support is responsible for but not limited to:Deliveries 50%Provides pickup and delivery of supplies, interoffice mail, breast pumps, WIC Cards and document boxes for WIC locations.Warehouse, Equipment and Inventory Support 25%Oversees warehouse organization of equipment, nutrition education, breastfeeding and outreach materials. Assist with inventory tracking to include light computer-based documentation, physical tagging and recycle and disposition of items removed from inventory. Provides all office copies of nutrition education, outreach materials and fiscal paperwork for audit files. Duplicates, collates, folds and stuff envelopes for participant mass mailings.Equipment Assembly and Maintenance 20%Responsible for making minor equipment assembly such as lightweight furniture and waiting room toys. Assist Breastfeeding Coordinator with cleaning of breast pumps. Assist in setting up meeting rooms for various training and meeting needs. Responsible for vehicle maintenance tasks such as filling gas tank and keeping cars clean.Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned 5%Participates in staff meetings and trainings as needed.QualificationsKnowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of the common terminology, methods, practices, tools and procedures related to basic building maintenance and repairKnowledge of the wide variety of policies and procedures integral to the California WIC program as it pertains to document retentionAbility to perform a variety of repair tasks, operate all applicable tools, equipment and systemsAbility to follow standard written instructions and proceduresAbility to assemble, install and repair equipment and furnitureAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to provide proof of valid California Driver's License and current insurance coverageAbility to drive throughout San Diego County and to WIC OfficesAbility to maintain inventory of WIC equipmentAbility to track retention dates and schedule shredding of confidential documentationAbility to interact and communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writingAbility to maintain strict confidentiality of participant, employee and agency records and documentsAbility to work well in a fast-paced environment and to work with a multi-cultural staff and participant populationAbility to understand and follow posted work rules and proceduresAbility to arrive to work on time, understand and follow posted work rules and proceduresAbility to relate well to others within the WIC project environment and interact effectively with coworkersAbility to be a highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skillsAbility to be well organized, meet deadlines, display detail orientation; possess good judgment and common senseAbility to display sensitivity to ethnically and culturally diverse individualsAbility to comply with state and local agency breastfeeding policies and competenciesExperience/EducationNonePreferred Qualifications and SkillsPrevious experience working for WIC, Public Health or Social Services programs6-months of hands-on experience performing shuttle driving and/or warehouse workAdditional Applicant InformationCandidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.