Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Headquarters - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73179

Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Description

Job Summary

Are you ready to help move food efficiently and safely so community partners can serve Oklahomans facing hunger? As a Warehouse Associate, you will select and stage orders, operate forklifts and warehouse equipment, receive shipments and move pallets to designated locations. You will use voice-picking and warehouse management systems to maintain accurate inventory movement while helping keep equipment and work areas organized. This on-site, full-time role requires consistent attention to safety, product accuracy and operational priorities. What success looks like in the first 612 months includes meeting the 200 cases-per-hour standard with 99.8% accuracy, completing equipment checks, maintaining accurate pallet scans and helping products move through the warehouse safely and efficiently.

A Day in the Life

Order Selection

• Pull, pick and stage product for agency orders using a voice picking system.
• Meet the required cases-per-hour standard of 200 CPH with an accuracy of 99.8%.

Warehouse Organization and Equipment

• Maintain daily warehouse and equipment organization and cleanliness.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks to ensure safe operation.

Forklift Operation

• Operate a forklift and other equipment for moving pallets and navigating tight spaces with products.
• Fulfill all duties and requirements of a Warehouse Receiver or Forklift Operator.
• Receive shipments and provide forklift assistance as needed.

Pallet Put-Away

• Ensure accurate and efficient pallet put-away by placing and scanning appropriate pallet tags.
• Move pallets into the correct racking and designated locations.
• Work in various areas, including the dry warehouse, coolers at 40 degrees and freezer at -15 degrees.

Pallet Drops

• Use the Warehouse Management System to scan locations and pallet tags for accurate and efficient pallet drops.
• Move pallets in racking to appropriate locations for pullers.

Safety

• Perform all tasks in a constant state of alertness and always prioritize safety.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

How you have spent your time:

• Obtaining a high school diploma or GED.
• Working in a warehouse environment for at least one year.

Other Requirements:

• Clearance of background investigation and drug screen.
• Pass physical examination.

Preferred Qualifications

How you have spent your time:

• Obtaining a forklift certification.

Safety Sensitive Designation

This position is classified as Safety Sensitive under Oklahoma law. Employees in safety sensitive roles perform duties where even a momentary lapse in concentration could result in injury to themselves, others or cause environmental harm. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is not permitted to hire applicants who hold a medical marijuana card for safety sensitive positions, in compliance with state law.

Physical & Environmental Expectations

This role involves sustained physical activity in indoor and outdoor industrial settings. Work may require fine motor coordination, grasping, pushing, pulling and moving objects with more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently and more than 20 pounds constantly. Responsibilities may involve climbing at or above six feet, balancing on even or uneven surfaces and changing positions throughout the workday. Employees must recognize important sounds and safety indicators and use required Personal Protective Equipment. The environment may include extreme temperatures, weather and humidity as well as dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, noise and vibrations. Travel, rotating on-call participation, unscheduled call-outs, extended workdays, overtime, weekend hours or holiday hours may be required.

EEO & Accommodation Statement

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

We'll Take Care of You

The Regional Food Bank offers a combination of competitive benefit plans and work-life assistance:

• We provide 100% paid Medical, Short-Term Disability and Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees. Basic Life and AD&D coverage is also provided for eligible dependents.
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Holiday savings program
• Paid time off (based on years of service) and 11 paid holidays plus three floating holidays
• Wellness events

Benefits may vary and are subject to change.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma