Warehouse Assistant

Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from people of color. Your unique perspectives and experiences are valued and will contribute to our mission in support of our South Seattle community.

**We are not accepting out of state applicants at this time. **

**Priority review given to all applicants who apply before December 19th, 2025**

Role and Responsibilities:

The Warehouse Assistant (WA) will assist the Warehouse Lead in receiving products, completing inventory, and ensuring safe and efficient storage of in-kind items. They will be responsible for assisting the Warehouse Lead in all food programs, including setting-up, restocking, and closing all food service programs. (WA) will support all warehouse tasks, by organizing, cleaning, and maintaining garbage/recycle/compost systems. The (WA) will assist in quality control, food planning, and product rotation to make sure correct items are going out to respective programs at the right time and in a safe manner that aligns with all food safety protocols.

The Warehouse Assistant (WA) must be able to fill-in for Warehouse Lead in all day-to-day activities and provide back-up coverage during any type of leave. Back-Up support tasks will include efficiently operating an electric pallet jack, receiving in-kind donations, setting up, maintaining, and closing all food service program warehouse areas, leading volunteers, and interns in meeting all warehouse day-to-day goals or tasks. They will also be responsible for practicing effective communication with other employees of Rainier Valley Food Bank, ensuring the warehouse is supporting the needs of all food service programs.

Abilities Include:

• • Ability to organize and execute distribution plans.
  • Ability to maintain warehouse systems and ensure programs are opening, closing, and running smoothly.
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to communicate well and lead other staff, interns, and volunteers in warehouse goals including warehouse safety, food safety, and distribution of food items.
  • Work independently to Identify problems and solutions.
  • Lead volunteers in warehouse goals.
  • Communicate efficiently with Distribution Team and other staff to ensure all food-programs are supported on a day-to-day basis.

Knowledge & Skills Include:

Warehouse safety practices

Food safety practices

Receiving, Inventory and Storage

Recycle, Compost, Garbage processes

Efficient use of warehouse equipment and tools

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

No Education Experience Required.

At minimum 1 year of warehouse experience required.

Required Skills:

Operate electric Pallet Jack

Communication, and interpersonal skills

Warehouse knowledge

Can lift 50 pounds

Task delegation

Preferred Skills:

Leadership

Program management

De-escalation

No Medical, Dental, or Vision benefits offered. Cell Phone Stipend of $30 monthly, Paid Time Off