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Warehouse – Food Pantry Associate

Supervisor: DMARC Operations Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay: $19/hour

General Description: To support DMARC in our mission driven services by assisting with warehouse & pantry operations. Provides prompt, efficient, and friendly service to all visitors to the DMARC facility. Supports the operation of the DMARC warehouse & onsite food pantry. Regular hours are 8am-4:30pm, Monday – Friday with the occasional night or weekend. 30-40hrs a week.

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    Primary Responsibilities

     Assists warehouse and pantry staff within their respective areas of responsibility

    Warehouse duties include:

    Assisting donors and visitors at the warehouse donation door

    Assisting other warehouse team members with incoming inventory and outgoing orders

    Assisting with fulfilling and palletizing orders

    Supporting distribution of donated product efforts

     

    Food Pantry duties include:

    Ensuring the pantry is fully stocked and backstock is prepared

    Helping visitors shop while in the pantry

    Assisting pantry staff with stocking and rotating inventory

    Driving the cargo van on occasion to pick up donations, or to drop off inventory

    Willingness to work with and train, volunteers

     

    Assist with other duties assigned.

     

    Skills and Qualifications:

    Demonstrate the ability to work well with a variety of people and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

    Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with visitors, donors, staff, and volunteers.

    Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and communicate with team in completing daily workload

    Demonstrate good organizational skills.

    Demonstrate ability to use basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office Programs, experience with database systems a plus with experience maintaining quality data.

     

    Experience preferred in the operation of:

    1.  Electric Pallet Jack
    2.  Forklift
    3.  Cargo Van
    4.  Straight Truck

     

    Must be able to physically move pallets of food with the assistance of a pallet jack.

    Demonstrates ability and willingness to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.

    Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing (stairs, step-ladder), balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions.

    All team members submit to driving record and criminal background check

    To apply, please send Resume to Joe Dolack at jdolack@dmarcunited.org or mail to 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315. 

    Position is open until filled.

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Full-Time Local Route Driver

Supervisor: DMARC Operations Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay: $19/hour

General Description: To support DMARC in our mission driven services, by being a primary driver of vehicles for the DMARC Food Pantry Network. Efficiently picking up from vendors / donors and delivering to multiple partner pantries along with the DMARC Warehouse. This is a full-time position working primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35+ hours/week. There will be occasional evening hours required. Routes are assigned daily; no two days are the same.

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    Primary Responsibilities

    Independently complete the assigned daily route.

    Pick-up and delivery of merchandise and donations from wholesale distribution companies, producers, retailers, and other organizations to locations within the Food Pantry Network.

    Pivot when needed to best meet the needs of the Food Pantry Network

    Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods from vehicle at selected destinations.

    Accurate documentation of inventory received or distributed off of the vehicle.

    Assist with loading and unloading before and after your route.

    Operates company equipment in a safe and efficient manner in an effort to minimize the risk of injury and equipment damage

    Represent DMARC in an appropriate manner at all times to the public.

     Maintain Safety

    Safe driving record.

    Safety checks of all vehicles and equipment being utilized and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicles.

    Follow recognized safe operating practices of warehouse equipment

    Make management aware of equipment problems or safety concerns regarding vehicles, road conditions, warehouse equipment and other safety hazards.

    Expand the DMARC outreach into the community by working well with staff, volunteers and donors within the warehouse operation and Pantry Network.

    Assist with other duties assigned.

    Skills and Qualifications:

    Able to regularly move/lift up to 50 lbs, while moving product on and off company vehicle

    Ability and willingness to drive a cargo van, a 26’ and 20’ straight truck with air brakes.

    CDL not required

    Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling lifting, grasping, hearing and repetitive motions.

    Demonstrate the ability to work well with a variety of people and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

    Establish and maintain a good working relationship between the food pantry network and the warehouse.

    Communicate any concerns to DMARC management related to activities at the food pantry network.

    Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with donors and volunteers.

    Demonstrate the ability to train and lead others in a respectful manner.

    Demonstrate good organizational skills, including inventory management and data management.

    Demonstrate ability to use basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office programs, and willingness to learn other databases utilized by DMARC.

    Ability to use mobile phones for communication with DMARC and network.

    Ability to use an electric pallet jack and forklift.

    Must be able to pass both a criminal and drivers background check.

    Accountability and Evaluation:
    The position reports to the Operations Manager. A job review is conducted annually.

    To apply, please send Resume to Joe Dolack at jdolack@dmarcunited.org or mail to 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315. 

    Position is open until filled.

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