City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 77 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced full-time, non-exempt Distribution Center Associate who will be responsible for receiving, moving, storing, and pre-loading, and loading perishable food in our trucks in an accurate, trustworthy, reliable, and efficient manner. Distribution Center Associates will report to the Distribution Center Manager and be based in Sunnyside, Queens.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Load and unload City Harvest fleet of trucks as directed
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Receive, move, store and load merchandise with use of a hi/lo or other material lift machinery as directed
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Ship and receive product based on customer orders efficiently and accurately
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Inspect goods for damages, report and document findings
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Ensure that products are stored in appropriate areas of the facility
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Accurately reconcile delivery with shipper’s Bill of Lading
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Inspect inventory and report inventory discrepancies
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Manage inventory based on FIFO (first in-first out) guidelines when applicable.
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Clean City Harvest trucks with the use of a pressure washer
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Clean warehouse and grounds as directed
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Perform routine maintenance of facilities as directed
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Maintain warehouse equipment and document daily pre and post inspections
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Additional work as directed
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Good verbal, math and writing skills
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Ability to work in a refrigerator and/or freezer for extended periods of time
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Ability to load trucks using written sales order forms
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Track record of accuracy, punctuality, and reliability
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Excellent attitude and ability to represent City Harvest to volunteers and visitors of the Distribution Center
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Flexible and adaptable in an environment of high accountability
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Ability to work overtime as needed
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Physical Requirements/Work Environment
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Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
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Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken words well
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Regularly required to physically operate routing equipment, such as computers, calculators, etc.
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Regularly required to work irregular hours
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Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens
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Regularly required to move fingers, wrist, arms, legs, and feet in a repetitive manner as necessary to operate tools and equipment
Education and Experience
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High School Diploma or GED Certificate
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3-5 years’ experience in a Food Distribution Center
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Experienced in operating electric pallet jacks and forklifts within OSHA guidelines
Why choose City Harvest?
There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers a competitive salary, full benefits (including medical, dental, and vision) with employer contributions towards premiums, employer-provided life insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching employer contributions. We also offer discounted staff perks (movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans, etc.), generous time off, and professional development opportunities.
At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to the practice of equity and inclusion.