Job Description

Sorting Associate – Warehouse / Food Distribution

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

We are seeking a dependable Sorting Associate to support a fast-paced warehouse and food distribution operation. This role plays a critical part in receiving, sorting, and organizing donated food and household products that are distributed to community partners. The environment is highly interactive and community-focused, with daily collaboration alongside corporate and individual volunteers.

• Sort, inspect, and organize donated products (including shelf-stable food, beverages, and household goods) as they arrive at the warehouse

• Separate and stage products based on distribution orders and warehouse organization standards

• Work closely with volunteers, providing guidance and instruction on proper sorting and handling procedures

• Support shipping and receiving operations, including unloading deliveries and preparing outgoing orders

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production/warehouse environment

• Operate warehouse equipment such as electric hand pallet jacks (preferred); forklift operation is a plus

• Assist with general warehouse organization and inventory flow as needed

• 1–3 years of warehouse experience , preferably in shipping & receiving or distribution

• Prior experience working in a production or sorting environment

• Comfortable interacting with the public and working side-by-side with volunteers daily

• Strong communication skills and ability to give clear direction

• Ability to lift, stand, and move throughout the shift in a production setting

• Electric pallet jack experience preferred

• Forklift certification is a plus

• Hands-on role with meaningful impact in a community-focused operation

• Collaborative work environment with rotating volunteer groups

• Consistent schedule with daytime hours

• Physically active warehouse/production setting

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