The ideal Warehouse Custodian for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank understands and is passionate about the organization’s mission to provide nutritious food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations and individuals in northeast Iowa. This individual will be a vital component of the Food Bank in the fight against hunger. This team member must demonstrate outstanding ability to work with the Operations staff to ensure assigned areas are clean, orderly, safe and secure.
A passion for social justice and compassion for others are keys to being a staff member at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. The Northeast Iowa Food Bank strives to work as a unified team to close the meal gap in northeast Iowa, to this end the Warehouse Custodian will need to be capable of working as a team, as well as being a self-starter. In addition, maintaining a positive outlook will play a large role in being a motivator and encourager for the community, clients, and volunteers alike.
The responsibilities of the Warehouse Custodian include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform daily housekeeping tasks in the warehouse and facility grounds ensuring AIB/food safety standards are met. Accurately record completion of daily tasks.
- Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks on the master cleaning schedule for the warehouse and facility grounds to ensure compliance with AIB/food safety standards. Keep accurate records of tasks completed on the master cleaning schedule.
- Report and remove any safety hazards in the warehouse and on facility grounds. Document and report all safety hazards to their supervisor.
- Identifies and reports the need for repairs to the facility. Under direction, performs minor repairs to the facility and keep accurate records of repairs completed. Minor repairs include calking, painting, assembling shelving and riding scissor lift to ceiling of warehouse. Assist with major repairs and jobs as requested.
- Assist with warehouse operations including accurate and efficient order picking, accurate inventory counts, clean/sort room functions, and local deliveries and pick-ups.
- Work with volunteers to ensure work objectives are achieved and volunteers have positive experiences.
- Provide occasional coverage in other areas of the Food Bank as necessary in times of high need.
Required:
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
- Ability to safely operate Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, Scissor lift and additional warehouse equipment
- Ability to lift and carry object weighing up to 60 lbs
- Ability to work in extreme environments of a warehouse with freezer and refrigeration units
- Ability to work independently and with staff to achieve objectives
- Ability to work with diverse populations including individuals of various educational ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required
- Excellent interpersonal problem-solving communication and customer service skills
- Valid Iowa Driver’s License and safe driving record
- Ability to work, learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
NEIFB Core Values
- Attitude of Helpfulness
- Confidently Humble Clear Communication
- Empathetic to the Community
- Solution Centered
- Striving for Excellence
NEIFB Core Focus
Our Purpose:
Collaborate + Educate + Advocate = Feed the Food Insecure
Our Niche:
Every Meal. Every Day. Everyone.
Northeast Iowa Food Bank hereby affirms it is an equal opportunity employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender expression or identity, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information or age and provides Equal Employment Opportunity to handicapped individuals, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. Further, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider.