Warehouse Assistant for Food Pantry (North Hollywood)

About This Job

APLA Health is dedicated to advancing health equity and enhancing wellness for LGBTQ individuals, underserved populations, and people living with or impacted by HIV. As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center, we serve over 14,000 clients each year across 15 sites in Los Angeles County. Our comprehensive services include medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For those living with HIV, we provide housing assistance, benefits counseling, home health care, and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries, along with other essential supports. We also advocate for policies that benefit LGBTQ and HIV communities, offer capacity-building support to health departments nationwide, and engage in community-based research. More information is available at aplahealth.org.

We provide excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and a positive workplace.

We offer:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
• Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro reimbursement or free parking
• Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan

This role presents a meaningful chance to create a positive impact.

NOTE: THIS IS A UNION POSITION

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this role supports a warehouse team in organizing and maintaining a food warehouse, enhancing the efficiency and timeliness of food pantry services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver food and hygiene supplies to NOLP food pantry sites, including those operated by partner agencies.
• Unload weekly food deliveries at sites and prepare food storage shelves.
• Distribute NOLP groceries to clients as required.
• Assist with client and volunteer intake when necessary, maintaining a consistently courteous, respectful, and helpful demeanor.
• Provide coverage for NOLP Site Coordinators at various locations as needed.
• Supervise volunteers, track volunteer hours accurately, and aid the Volunteer Coordinator in recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers for warehouse or food drive tasks.
• Maintain precise weekly food inventory records, including data entry into the NOLP inventory system.
• Organize, clean, and maintain the warehouse, including stocking freezers, coolers, and shelves, and preparing pre-bagged groceries for clients.
• Operate a 5-ton truck for deliveries and pickups.
• Assist in maintaining program delivery vehicles, such as cleaning and monitoring routine service needs.
• Provide driving support for APLA’s revenue-generating events.
• Help receive program deliveries and verify shipments.
• Support donation efforts by representing NOLP at weekend food drives.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

A high school diploma is required. At least one year of experience in public-facing roles is necessary. Warehouse, stockroom, or delivery vehicle driving experience is advantageous. A clean driving record must be verified.

Knowledge of:

Stockroom operations; Microsoft Word and Excel are preferred. Familiarity with retail food sales practices and stockroom procedures is a plus.

Ability to:

• Drive a 5-ton truck.
• Use a computer with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as a forklift and pallet jack.
• Complete tasks thoroughly.
• Manage multiple projects at once.
• Work and communicate effectively with diverse ethnic and cultural communities.
• Supervise assigned volunteers.
• Meet deadlines.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain detailed inventory records.
• Work in an organized, systematic manner.
• Respond sensitively to people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Demonstrate professional verbal, written, and customer service skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is an active role that regularly involves bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and moving stock weighing 50 pounds or more, as well as driving a 5-ton truck for deliveries and pickups.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must hold a valid California driver’s license, provide proof of automobile liability insurance, and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related duties.

COVID-19 vaccination and booster are required, subject to medical or religious exemptions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: APLA Health is an EEO employer.

To Apply:

Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or use the following link:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=335694&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806