Mercy Retirement and Care Center - Warehouse Associate full time

Location:

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Mercy Brown Bag,

Oakland, CA

The shift for this role pays $20 to 27 an hour

Our Warehouse and Community Associate / Warehouse Workers:

• Oversee warehouse operations in support of the Common Spirit grocery store, onsite at Mercy Retirement and Care Center.
• Stocks store daily, ensuring selected products reflect USDA good food guidelines (protein, whole grains, dairy, and assortment of fruits and vegetables).
• Keep store stocked throughout the open hours, 10-2, M-F.  
• Assist in store operations as needed.
• Pack produce as needed at Chapman warehouse and coordinate with Field Operations Manager to distribute MBBP to individual households.
• Check and maintain accurate logs including daily temperatures of refrigerator and freezer.  
• Note weight, date and temperature of incoming food. 
• Clean warehouse and delivery trucks as needed; maintain and update cleaning schedule. 
• Drive MBBP van or vehicles or pick up donations, including driving Class B and C trucks.
• Assist drivers/Community Coordinators, including filling in, as needed.
• Prepare accurate documentation to support inventory efforts, including food bank receipts, delivery slips, other records per program requirements. 
• Maintain safety/cleanliness requirements of Alameda County AAA, ACCFB, FEMA, USDA, OSHA and MRCC. 
• Assist Director with site inspections and visits as needed.
• Attend in-service education programs , staff events, and other trainings/functions as assigned. 
• Notify supervisor of any safety issues, unforeseen delays, recipient concerns or grievances. 
• Verify cargo amounts and complete bills of lading and donor receipts. 
• Inspect product donations, notify supervisor whenever the quality of a product is questionable, and reject donations that do not meet quality standards. 
• Ensure food safety standards and protocols are followed. 
• Notify supervisor of any unforeseen delays. 
• Maintain relations with donors and agencies by being cooperative and respectful at all times. Report any issues with pick-ups or deliveries. 
• Protect Food Bank assets, taking precautions to protect store, truck, food, or other property; report any damages incurred in a timely manner. 
• Report all accidents immediately and gather the necessary information contained on the Accident Report Forms. 
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or as a driver; comfortable driving 14 to 20 ft. commercial trucks. 
• Valid California Class C License and a clear, insurable driving record for back-up driving roles. 
• Prior experience with manual or electric pallet jacks. 
• Comfort with GPS and routing systems. 
• Able to ensure compliance with MBBP regulations, while fulfilling duties. 
• Mechanical ability to perform truck maintenance (pre- and post-trip vehicle checks) and to identify needed repairs and maintenance. 
• Basic English communication skills, including reading, writing and speaking. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with donors and Food Bank staff.
• Basic arithmetic abilities.  
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations. 
• Must obtain a cleared Criminal Record check through the Department of Social Services prior to engaging with the community. Health screening and TB test results must be current, no older than 6 months. 
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications or ability to complete first aid course within 6 months of hire.