Food Distribution Assistant

ICA Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant

Department: Operations / Food Logistics
Reports To: Warehouse Lead
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $21-24/hour

The Warehouse Assistant is an entry‑level, hands‑on role responsible for supporting ICA’s food logistics and facility operations. This position ensures food is safely received, stored, prepared, and distributed, while also helping maintain a clean, safe, and functional warehouse and program spaces. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, task‑based work, takes pride in keeping systems running smoothly, and values being part of a mission‑driven team.

• Assist with receiving, sorting, and storing food according to food safety standards
• Support stocking and organization of dry storage, coolers, and freezers
• Assist with packing food orders for off‑site pantries and markets
• Help load and unload food for deliveries and distributions
• Drive ICA truck and van as necessary to assist with food pickup and delivery
• Follow established inventory, labeling, and rotation procedures (FIFO)

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of warehouse, storage, and food handling areas
• Support trash, recycling, and compost removal
• Assist with maintaining clean, safe volunteer and staff work spaces
• Report facility, equipment, or safety concerns to supervisor
• Support light facility tasks as assigned (e.g., restocking supplies, basic upkeep coordination)

• Work alongside volunteers during warehouse and packing activities
• Provide task‑level guidance to volunteers as directed by Warehouse Lead
• Model safe food handling, teamwork, and respectful communication

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines
• Use proper lifting techniques and safety equipment
• Flag quality issues, spoilage, or process concerns promptly
• Support a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement

• Valid Driver’s License and comfortable driving 15 passenger van and larger vehicles
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in a physically active environment
• Comfort working in warehouse settings, including coolers and freezers
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

• Experience in warehouse, food handling, custodial, or logistics environments
• Familiarity with basic food safety practices
• Truck driving experience and CDL
• Experience working with volunteers or in nonprofit settings

• Dependability and consistency
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Team‑oriented mindset
• Respect for diverse staff, volunteers, and communities

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all‑inclusive.

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at‑will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

I acknowledge that I have received this position description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements, and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions. Failure to meet the expectations of this job may result in disciplinary action up to and including release of employment.

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