Food and Pantry Warehouse Associate - HomeFirst : Job Details

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationBRC - San Jose, CAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelNoneSalary Range$27.00 - $29.00 HourlyTravel PercentageUp to 25%Job ShiftDayJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionPosition: Food and Pantry Warehouse AssociateLocation: Boccardo Reception CenterType: Regular, Full Time, Non-ExemptManager: Food and Kitchen Services ManagerSalary: $27-$29/HourlyTHE ORGANIZATION:HomeFirst is a leading provider of housing services: prevention, outreach, shelter, interim, and permanent housing programming for individuals who are housing insecure or unhoused in the Bay Area of California. We serve more than 5,000 adults, Veterans, families, and youth each year through a continuum of care, which meets people where they are and works to support a housing plan specific to each individual. HomeFirst has approximately 500 staff working across two Bay Area counties including Sonoma and Santa Clara County. HomeFirst operates more than 15 locations, including The James F. Boccardo Regional Reception Center (BRC), Family Living Centers, Labath Landing Interim Housing, and more. Our core elements include, but are not limited to:

• Prevention
• Street-based Services
• Emergency Housing
• Permanent Housing Interventions

• Supportive Services
• Affordable Housing
• Systems Leadership

HomeFirst is committed to a culture of demonstrating our core values.Activism | Creativity | Excellence | Passion| Respect | Responsibility | TeamworkProgram SummaryOur Food and Pantry Warehouse Associate position is responsible for the proper receiving and warehouse maintenance of all food, beverages and non-consumables. The Warehouse Associate assists the Food Services Manager and Facilities Director for the overall condition and operation of the HomeFirst Kitchen Services inside and out.Job Duties:

• The Food Warehouse Associate must have the ability to communicate with delivery companies, drivers, appliance repair, be able to perform light administrative duties.
• Receives and inventories food and beverage product and supplies.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly warehouse and outside storage area.
• Assist in loading and unloading vehicles for meal delivery to other locations.
• Plan placement and organization of food, supplies and kitchen materials per Second Harvest Food Bank, United State Department of Agriculture and Santa Clara County Environmental Department protocols and rules.
• Store food and rotate stock in preparation for storage and/or distribution
• Ensures refrigerators and freezers maintain First In-First Out practices
• Work with Cooks in menu planning based on food inventories
• Monitors Food Boxes and ensure inventory for them
• Driver responsibilities to pick up food donations from various sources. Applicant must possess a valid CA driver's license.
• Rotate and learn different areas of the production.
• Ensures proper food storage procedures are followed.
• Responsible for wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating and checking temperature of products.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environment and must be able to stand for long periods.
• Providing a clean, safe and efficient operation of the Food Pantry
• Management of documents and paperwork including food inventory, food log sheets and invoices
• Perform inspection and cleaning of warehouse and kitchen equipment daily. Report any equipment that needs service and repair
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports for Food and Kitchen Manager
• Keeping accurate records of the amount of food coming in and out each month
• Provide training to volunteers, ensuring safety, efficiency and effective communication
• Providing timely communication to coworkers, supervisors and clients.
• Additional projects assigned by the supervisor and director.
• Team player with a can do attitude.

Qualifications

• Entry Level position.
• Preferred but not necessary, minimum one year in Materials/Warehouse, Driver or Food production.
• Applicant must possess a valid CA driver's license.

Benefits of joining the HomeFirst Team: Professional growth opportunities within the organization 100% medical coverage for employees with an opportunity to add dependents for shared cost 401k match up to 5% 12 observed holidays PTO accrual begins with 120 hours annually and increases with tenure 4 hours of Civic Engagement PTO provided annually Access to our Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) services Pet insurance options availableHomeFirst proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Additionally, HomeFirst participates in the E-Verify program, as required by law.HomeFirst is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.HomeFirst takes pride in its safety values, the wellness of our team, and respect for everyone we serve. Due to this commitment, HomeFirst mandates that all employees be vaccinated or render a religious or medical exemption effective September 13, 2021.QualificationsQualifications

• Entry Level position.
• Preferred but not necessary, minimum one year in Materials/Warehouse, Driver or Food production.
• Applicant must possess a valid CA driver's license.