Driver and Warehouse Worker

The Catholic Charities Lake City Regional Office is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Driver and Warehouse Worker. This is a 28 hour a week position, Monday to Friday, 6 am to 12:00 pm, This position is located in Lake City, FL and supports the operations of the Florida Gateway Food Bank, which provides over 2 million pounds of 61 partner agencies. Email, telephone call and walk-in applications will not be accepted. The salary range is $16 to $17 an hour. This is a temporary position that will end April 10, 2026.

Job Summary

The Food Bank Driver and Warehouse Worker supports the operations of the Food Bank through driving, warehouse support, inventory management, cleaning and order processing. This position is responsible for driving company vehicles, including van to 24-foot refrigerated truck, to make food deliveries to our partner agencies, pickup food donations from donors and follows all safety rules and regulations. Monitors the physical and mechanical condition of vehicles to help maintain a safe and efficient truck fleet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drive company van to 24-foot refrigerated truck to pick up and transport food to and from the food bank to agencies and companies.
• Responsible for safely, loading and unloading trucks using forklift and palette jack.
• Count and separate food donations or purchased products by product type while unloading the truck.
• Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.
• Correctly logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.
• Receive and unload trucks as well as prepare loads for pickup and/or delivery to member agencies.
• Follow Catholic Charities, USDA & Feeding America guidelines for storage, distribution, cleaning, etc.
• Responsible for loading product allocations to our food pantry partners.
• Receives, processes, and posts agency orders and applicable fees to inventory system.
• Monitors pick up of donations to ensure pickups are timely.
• Responsible for scheduling and preparing food orders for pickup by food pantry partners and adhere to first in first out (FIFO) policy.
• Inspect product being delivered, donated, and/or purchased for quality. Weigh and document product. Promptly stores frozen, refrigerated and shelf items while adhering to FIFO.
• Set up and keep stocked shopping areas as well as rotate stock and boxed donations.
• Inform food bank manager of changes in requirements for pickups established by donor at their location.
• Organizes distribution of food products to food pantry partners.
• Assist in warehouse tasks such as selecting orders, receiving, shipping, replenishment, inventory cycle counting, and cleaning as directed.
• Clean and maintain warehouse, coolers, equipment, and facilities ensuring that work areas are clean, secure, and well-maintained by following established cleaning protocols.
• Ensure facility remains sanitized for the safety of all staff, volunteers, clients and visitors; to facilitate with the delivery of food assistance to community partners; to assist with the collection of donated goods; and to support food distribution/client service.
• Provides customer service support to agencies regarding food pick-ups and ordering.
• Follow all safety regulations and company policies.
• Responsible for safe operation of trucks, forklifts, and equipment.
• Complete accurate reports for tracking.
• Keep equipment and truck clean and free of debris both interior and exterior (no smoking in vehicles or on-site).
• Perform vehicle pre-trip inspections every morning for vehicle maintenance and safety. Complete required logs/reports pertaining to vehicles and route/delivery information.
• Perform post-trip inspections for vehicle maintenance and safety. Complete required logs/reports pertaining to vehicles.
• Must be able to drive a box truck ranging from 12 to 24 foot long, legally, respectively, and carefully.
• Provide excellent customer service to agencies, clients, and internal customers
• Develop positive, professional relationships with donors and vendors.
• Report all incidents or accidents to your supervisor regardless how insignificant they may be.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Functions

• Consistently demonstrate a positive, friendly, respectful and caring attitude with staff, clients, volunteers and visitors, projecting a welcoming atmosphere to all.
• Organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve complex problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
• Adhere to agency standards of ethical conduct and maintain professional boundaries with staff, volunteers and clients.
• Adhere to agency standards involving the handling of highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Display sensitivity to the served population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Attend all Agency meetings as required.
• Participate in in-service activities, training, continuing education, conferences and workshops for professional development and compliance with grant and Agency policies.
• Keep detailed records per Agency and department guidance.
• Correctly enter required information in the prescribed databases, in a timely manner.
• Comply with regulatory, statutory, contractual, grant and Agency standards for timeliness, completeness and accuracy when preparing and maintaining paperwork and required reports.
• Comply with Diocesan and Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. general policies, regulations, and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, a van to-24-foot truck, forklift, and pallet jack.
• Ability to read a map, follow GPS or instructions while navigating to various locations within the North Florida area.
• Ability to gauge time needed to arrive at destination.
• Ability to report to work on time, follow directions from supervisor and accept constructive feedback.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to interact effectively, compassionately, and respectfully with clients, visitors, staff and board members.
• Typing and computer skills are required, including knowledge of with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm and work in a demanding environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• High level of personal initiative and ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Ability to act calmly in crisis situations and to resolve conflicts in a constructive and effective manner.
• Exceptional people skills and the ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change.
• Ability to understand and follow agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn agency specific software.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Must be 21 years or older to drive for the Agency.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience driving non CDL commercial trucks.
• 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Basic material handling and warehouse/inventory practices knowledge required.
• Experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and various warehouse equipment.

Other Requirements

• Clear a Level II background screening.
• Clear a reference check (professional and personal)
• Clear a local background check from the county in which you reside.
• Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.
• Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto insurance according to agency standards.
• Provide a copy of all certifications prior to your first day of employment.
• Clear an E-Verify check.
• Valid Florida state driver's license.

Work Environment

This job requires both inside and outside work. Temperature and Non-Temperature Controlled Environments. Working in freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse with appropriate clothing to protect form adverse conditions. While inside, the environment consists of an open warehouse, cooler and freezer with varying temperatures. While working outdoors it can be very cold/hot, wet, and dry. Some areas may be lightly lit/dark. Able to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.

Physical Demands

This position requires driving a van to-24-foot truck in traffic and throughout the community. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; the employee is required to climb or balance; and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using proper lifting techniques. The employee must be able to bend, squat, and reach overhead repeatedly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Able to detect specific noises, understand what is being said by others and hold a conversation. Able to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures. The employee must be able to work in temperature and non-temperature-controlled environments. Working in freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse with appropriate clothing to protect form adverse conditions. Some areas may be lightly lit/dark.

Catholic Charities participates in the federal work authorization program E-Verify which allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. It does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, family and medical leave status, marital status, ancestry or any other status protected by state or federal law.

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