Employment Opportunities

Position: Truck Driver

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Thurs

Responsibilities:

Drive vehicles with capacities of no more than seventeen tons in order to transport products to and from specified destinations
Load and unload deliveries and shipments
Inspect and verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working order
Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor using mobile telephones
Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
Accurately pull order for pickup and delivery
Provide assistance as needed to maintain orderly and clean work area in compliance with Mid-South Food Bank safety and sanitation policies; ensure that the warehouse facility meets the Feeding America and Memphis and Shelby County Health Department guidelines by assisting in daily cleaning as well as the maintenance of the outside perimeters
Maintain working relationships that ensure the success of Mid-South Food Bank programs. This includes maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with donors, volunteers, agency representatives, Food Bank management and staff
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; commercial drivers license (CDL)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated attention to detail, knowledge of good record keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records and current files
Ability to read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions
Ability to operate a forklift and a manual or powered pallet jack, forklift certification a plus
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to successfully complete a Safe Food Handling Course
Ability to work well with donors, volunteers, agencies, senior aides and other Food Bank staff
Acceptance of philosophy of food banking

Reports to: Senior Manager, Warehouse Operations

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Position: Warehouse Worker

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon - Thurs

Qualifications:

Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate a forklift and a manual or powered pallet jack, forklift certification a plus
Demonstrated attention to detail, knowledge of good record keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records and current files
Prior warehouse, production, food service experience preferred
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to successfully complete a Safe Food Handling Course
Ability to work well with donor, volunteers, agency representatives, volunteers, senior aides and other Food Bank staff
Acceptance of philosophy of food banking

Responsibilities:

Receive, inspect and properly weigh and/or count all incoming products
Accurately pull orders for pickup and delivery
Load delivery orders and unload shipments as needed
Maintain orderly and clean work area in compliance with Food Bank safety and sanitation policies; ensure that the warehouse facility meets Memphis and Shelby County Health Department guidelines by assisting in daily cleaning as well as the maintenance of the outside perimeters
Maintain working relationships that ensure the success of Food Bank programs. This includes maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with donors, volunteers, agency representatives, Food Bank management and staff
Other duties as assigned

Reports to: Senior Manager, Warehouse Operations

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Position: Janitor

Hours: 7:30 am—5:30 pm Mon-Thurs

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; one year of custodial experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of good record keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records
Ability to work with pesticides; handle and safely dispose of hazardous materials
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack; forklift proficiency and certification a plus
Knowledge of maintaining, cleaning and preserving a variety of surfaces; proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations;
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to successfully complete a Safe Food Handling Course
Ability to work well with donor, volunteers, agency representatives, volunteers, senior aides and other Food Bank staff
Acceptance of philosophy of food banking

Responsibilities:

Ensure offices and board room are cleaned
Ensure that the warehouse facility meets Memphis and Shelby County Health Department and Feeding America guidelines through daily cleaning in the warehouse, offices, bathrooms and break room and maintenance of the outside perimeters
Respond to service requests including the set up and take down of furniture and equipment
Handle special projects as necessary including waxing floors, shampooing carpets, etc.
Maintain the exterior of the building including cutting grass and shrubs, removal of trash, etc.
Remove trash in accordance with established procedures
Help to maintain a pest-free environment by checking and replacing pest control devices, checking and properly positioning rodent traps, maintaining accurate pest control logs.
Clean and disinfect restrooms and other common areas.
Maintain working relationships that ensure the success of Food Bank programs. This includes maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with donors, volunteers, agency representatives, Food Bank management and staff
Other duties as assigned

Reports to: Senior Manager, Warehouse Operations