Warehouse Worker

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Eligible

Hours Per Week: 40/Full-time

Number of Open Positions: 2

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Worker will assist Met Council’s food warehouse in its food banking operation. Responsibilities include handling incoming deliveries, pick-ups, creating orders, moving product, unloading vehicles, loading vehicles, assisting drivers on deliveries, and cleaning the warehouse.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks and vans as needed.
• Accept incoming orders, break them down, and count product for floor leaders.
• Use a tablet or smartphone to document case counts and communicate with team members.
• Assist with maintaining a clean warehouse including sweeping and organizing stock.
• Assist manager in all operations of the warehouse as needed.
• Operate forklift and other machinery.
• Assemble and disassemble pallets of food.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail including providing accurate product counts and identifying discrepancies
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Significant organizational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Superior customer service skills
• Can-do, hands-on approach to getting the work done

Skill and Education:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in a warehouse environment
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment including electric jacks and forklift
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and inventory management computer programs
• Comfortable using an iPad/tablet and smartphone for data entry, inventory management, and communication
• Ability to read/write/speak English

Physical Demands/Special Requirements:

• Requires extended periods of standing, walking, and performing manual labor both indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and move heavy items (up to 60-pound sacks) on a regular basis.
• Steel-toe work boots must be worn at all times while in the warehouse. Clothing should be appropriate for a professional setting and public interactions, avoiding any profanity, political statements or offensive branding.

Compensation: $20 per hour.

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.