Do you have experience as a warehouse and/or logistics professional? Do you enjoy working independently but love interacting with a group of dedicated colleagues and community volunteers?  Do you want to make a tangible difference in the lives of over 8,000 individuals by addressing the problem of hunger head-on?

If you said yes to these questions, you may be our next Warehouse Coordinator!  The Alameda Food Bank’s team of eight (8) full-time dedicated team members and over 800 passionate community volunteers is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator passionate about using their skills to help solve the problem of food insecurity in our community. 

The Warehouse Coordinator assists the Warehouse Manager in most aspects of the warehouse and food inventory operation.  Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the position assists in the successful receipt, transport, and storage of inventory and is responsible for ensuring high standards of sanitation.  The Warehouse Coordinator supports the Programs Team by supervising and training onsite Food Bank volunteers in the collection, sorting, and distribution of food to clients.  A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• At least one (1) year experience as forklift operator with current certification.
• At least three (3) years driving experience with valid California Class C driver’s license with insurable driving record and demonstrable skills operating Sprinter size or larger vehicles.
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and punctual.
• Demonstrable mathematical and writing skills.
• Intermediate computer proficiency to read and respond to email communications, as well as enter data into inventory management or database systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide customer service to shoppers, public and volunteers.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to occasionally work early morning, evening, or weekend hours with advanced notice.
• Ability to comply with soft PTO blackout policy during AFB’s peak season (November 1^st through January 15^th).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse with food or perishable commodities, preferably in large scale operations and/or food store. Food Banking experience a plus.
• ServSafe certified or ability to earn certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
• One (1) year experience building pallets and preparing for transport.
• Previous volunteer-management experience.
• Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish or Vietnamese.

Personal Attributes & Values

• Service orientation with the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative setting with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Able to conduct duties in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Strong work ethic with a learning orientation.
• Impeccable integrity and honesty.
• Strong team player with the ability to balance operational and volunteer needs.

Physical Requirements

This position is in an open warehouse environment and requires working for a full shift while exposed to seasonal weather temperatures.  Able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:

• Participate or assist in physical tasks and activities which include but are not limited to bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and reaching above shoulder height to moving product and equipment more than 60 lbs.
• Work in a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from minus 2 degrees to above 90 degrees.
• Traverse the warehouse floor frequently throughout the day to execute duties.
• Stand/sit for duration of scheduled shift.
• Mobility to respond to moving vehicles, equipment, and loud noises/sounds typical in a warehouse setting.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours (40 hours per week, thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch). The starting non-negotiable rate of pay for this position is $30.16 per hour ($62,723.75 annualized).  AFB offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: AFB pays 100% of employee and 50% of dependent premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage on our Kaiser Gold base plan with an optional buy-up to our Blue Shield PPO plan. 
• Life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, and employer assistance program (EAP) coverage at no cost to you.
• Optional participation in 401(k) retirement plan with annual employer discretionary contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):   Employees are eligible to accrue up to 15 days of PTO in their first year.
• Paid Holidays: Twelve (12) paid holidays annually. Additional paid summer closure during the entire workweek of the Juneteenth observance.

How to Join the Food Bank Team

Please apply by visiting our Careers website. Due to our small team capacity, we are unable to respond to direct phone calls or emails. 

About the Alameda Food Bank

The Alameda Food Bank (AFB) began operating in 1977 from a closet at Twin Towers Methodist Church providing monthly emergency food to an average of ten local families in need. Today, we serve nearly 8,000 food insecure individuals in the City of Alameda. Through our all-choice Island Community Market, the AFB provides free groceries to those that live, work, or go to school on the Island. An average family can receive over half of their monthly groceries. Last year we distributed nearly 3 million pounds of food to sustain our community!

Alameda Food Bank believes that all individuals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity at all times. To that end, the Alameda Food Bank provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the AFB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the AFB has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.