Job Title: Warehouse Personnel

Reporting Relationship: Position reports directly to the Director

Purpose and Scope:

The Warehouse Personnel position is responsible for the daily organization, operation, cleanliness, and maintenance of the Christian Service Center's multi-purpose warehouse facility. This position supports the Center's mission by receiving, sorting, storing, transporting, and distributing donated goods, food supplies, furniture, and other materials used in the Center's programs and Lighthouse Gift Shop.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, physically capable of performing warehouse and general maintenance duties, and able to work effectively as part of a team. Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to uphold the Christian Service Center's mission, values, and commitment to serving the community.

Candidates must have a reliable means of transportation, a valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and familiarity with operating a 16-foot box truck equipped with a lift gate and a forklift.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Receive, organize, sort, and properly store food, furniture, supplies, and other donated items
• Maintain an organized inventory of canned goods, food supplies, and other essential items stored in the warehouse
• Replenish supplies in the Center from warehouse inventory as needed
• Monitor inventory levels and notify the Director when supplies are running low
• Conduct pickups of donated items from various donor locations, including food, furniture, and other materials
• Safely operate a 16-foot box truck with a lift gate for pickups, deliveries, and transportation of goods
• Assist clients and customers with furniture pickups and loading of other items as needed
• Assist Lighthouse Gift Shop personnel with moving, loading, and transporting furniture and merchandise
• Ensure donated goods and deliveries are handled carefully and respectfully
• Assist with preparation, setup, and breakdown of Center events, including yard sales, Christmas activities, and other organizational functions
• Assist other departments as needed to support daily operations
• Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers to accomplish organizational goals
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director

Warehouse Organization and Maintenance

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and functionality of the warehouse facility and equipment
• Sweep floors, remove trash, and maintain clear and accessible work areas
• Properly arrange stored items to maximize space, accessibility, and safety
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs within the warehouse and Center as needed
• Identify maintenance concerns, equipment problems, or repair needs and report them promptly to the Director

Equipment Operation and Safety

• Operate the forklift and box truck safely and correctly, maintaining appropriate training and authorization
• Monitor forklift and box truck condition and report service or repair needs to the Director
• Follow established safety procedures when lifting, loading, unloading, and moving materials
• Use appropriate care when operating vehicles, equipment, and tools

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Pass all required background screenings

• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and willingness to work in a team environment
• Patience and positive attitude
• Valid Florida driver's license

• Reliable personal transportation
• Familiarity with operating a 16-foot box truck with a lift gate
• Ability to safely lift, carry, load, and move furniture, donations, and warehouse supplies
• General maintenance and basic repair skills required
• Forklift operating experience preferred; ability to operate safely and obtain required training
• Strong organizational skills, dependability, and attention to detail
• Willingness to perform physical labor and work in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
• Commitment to upholding the Christian Service Center's mission and values

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Christian Service Center is a Christian organization and all employees and volunteers are expected to demonstrate the nature of Christ to all clients and each other at all times.  Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Types: Part-Time

Pay: Salary-based – Part-time/ $18/hr

Benefits: N/A

Schedule: Tues, Wed, and Thurs (8:00am to 4:00pm/ Occasional Flex Time opportunities)