Employment Opportunities

At Second Harvest Heartland, we believe our differences make us stronger. We draw strength from the unique experiences of each and every employee and our community. We aspire to foster an inclusive culture – in the way we interact with each other and in every area of our work. We commit to advancing equity to make Second Harvest Heartland a better place to work, to be a better partner and to inspire a community where equity is a driver to ultimately end hunger.

Join our Warehouse team as an Order Selector. This role supports the warehouse operations primarily by pulling orders for pickup and delivery, loading, and unloading cargo, placing products in proper storage locations, and any other duties as assigned by the Outbound Supervisor, while working safely following all warehouse policies and procedures.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday: Full-Time; 40 hours/week, overtime as needed. No weekends!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform all duties in a safe manner, follow all safety rules as listed within the safety manual, and comply with any additional supervisory communication relating to safety practices and procedures. Ability to help meet yearly Pounds per Hour goals Perform warehouse duties to include pulling, filling, and loading orders as needed to accomplish daily warehouse goals. Audit orders filled from pick lists for accuracy and safe practices. Report discrepancies to the Outbound Supervisor. Load and unload cargo in accordance with safe load practices. Always maintain 100% safe floor conditions in all areas of the warehouse. Restock products as needed, if directed to do so by the Material Handling Specialist. Report any inventory discrepancies discovered during picking to the Outbound Supervisor. Provide outstanding customer service to any guests in the distribution center. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the food bank warehouse. Follow safety regulations relating to OSHA or other company-related regulations. Handle food safely and complete food safety training within the first 6 months of employment. Maintain Food Safety Certification. Record all product moves with handheld or lift-mounted barcode reading terminals. Process accurate and appropriate paperwork. Assist with the resolution of inventory discrepancies. Employee behavior is to be in accordance with Second Harvest Heartland’s Visions and Values.

Must Have:

Electric forklift and pallet jack experience. Understanding inventory principles. Ability to work effectively with designated computer software (Windows and Navision). Ability to perform basic mathematics with strong spatial relations and conceptual capabilities. Ability to adapt to varied work requirements and be flexible. Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers. Be able to effectively cross-train and perform effectively in any other Level 2 positions. Ability to both speak and write in English. Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have:

A combination of education and experience generally attained through a High School diploma or equivalent experience and previous warehouse experience. Customer Service experience.
Leadership abilities. Bilingual in other languages is highly desired, (Spanish, Somali, Hmong).

Our Values:

We deliver. We lead with our hearts. We innovate. We are all in this together. We believe our differences make us stronger.

Starting Pay Rate: $20 USD or more hourly / Dependent on Qualifications and Experience.

Second Harvest Heartland is an EEO/AA Employer.

Benefits include 9 paid holidays each calendar year, plus 4 extra well-being days, up to 160 hours of paid time off per calendar year, with the option to carry over up to 20 hours to the following calendar year, 8 hours of volunteer time off to serve the community each calendar year, up to 6 weeks paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents, and more! Learn more about our benefits package here.

Second Harvest Heartland believes no one should ever go hungry, as our region produces more than enough food for everyone. Helping hungry neighbors find their next meal—so they can thrive at work, in the classroom, and in their communities—is what drives Second Harvest Heartland, its partners, and supporters. Beyond feeding hungry neighbors, Second Harvest Heartland believes in the importance of our work to help sustain our environment.