Warehouse Worker/ Driver

Warehouse Worker / Driver

Full-Time | Non-Exempt | On-site
Department: Warehouse
Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Help Move Food — and Our Mission — Forward

At Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, every box moved and every delivery completed helps feed families across our 11-county service area. The Warehouse Worker/Driver plays a vital role in ensuring food is handled safely, stored properly, and delivered accurately to our partner agencies.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys active work, teamwork, and making a tangible difference in the community each day.

What You’ll DoWarehouse Operations

• Accurately pick products from dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage to fulfill agency orders.
• Check orders filled by other staff for accuracy and wrap completed pallets as needed.
• Load and unload products from delivery trucks.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with physical inventories.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Assist with moving and placing furniture and equipment as needed.

Dock & Distribution Support

• Stage orders for delivery trucks, agency pickups, and Second Harvest programs.
• Direct incoming non-CDL vehicles (member agencies, food drives, general donations) to appropriate dock areas.
• Assist with loading agency vehicles and ensure required pickup procedures are completed accurately and timely.
• Support daily inspections of perishable products to ensure quality and food safety standards are met.
• Assist with distributions held at the Second Harvest facility as needed.

Driving & Pickups

• Drive company vehicles to pick up donations and deliver agency orders as needed.
• Follow all state, federal, and organizational vehicle safety guidelines.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and safe operation.

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism and excellent customer service when interacting with agencies, donors, volunteers, and visitors.
• Follow safe food handling procedures as required by Feeding America, USDA, Department of Health, and other regulatory partners.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including jitneys and hand jacks.
• Assist volunteers and serve as backup support when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of two years of warehouse or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while also working independently.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to operate warehouse equipment (training provided if needed).
• Flexibility to work beyond regular hours when necessary.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Certificates, Licenses & Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Jitney Driver License.
• Must pass DOT medical examination.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands, reach, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in cooler and freezer environments.

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting with moderate to heavy noise levels.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to wet, humid, cold, or freezer conditions.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and elevated areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.