Warehouse Associate - Facility Support

Come Work for a Wonderful Non-Profit Company in Central Pennsylvania!

We are looking for an experienced full-time Warehouse Associate – Facility Support to assist all areas of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) warehouse in performing all job functions associated with the warehousing and distribution of food.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Accountabilities :

• Assist with placing agency orders at front bay area for scheduled pick-up times.
• Ensure the complete agency order (dry goods, produce cooler, and freezer items) is accurately retrieved and prepared for distribution.
• Accurately pick agency add-on items and communicate with warehouse staff to assist with large add-ons or high-volume periods.
• Separate billable categories and weigh accordingly for accurate billing of partners’ shopping area products.
• As needed, assist with loading orders in agency vehicles.
• Maintain front-end coolers and freezers to ensure proper product organization, safety, and cleanliness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the agency shopping area.
• Assist with check-in and record community food donations dropped off at the front shopping area.
• Be an active member of the Safety Committee: attend and participate in all safety meetings.
• Ensure the demonstration kitchen is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with ServSafe and AIB standards.
• Clean all areas of the warehouse and exterior grounds in accordance with AIB standards.
• Properly dispose of food products that are no longer suitable for consumption.
• Conduct minor facility maintenance and repairs, including routine tasks such as changing lightbulbs and general upkeep, requiring mechanical aptitude.
• Perform snow removal on property grounds and roof as required.
• Upkeep of Food Bank passenger vehicles.
• Support special events as needed.
• Participate in internal committees and workgroups as required.
• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Other Duties:

• In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, CPFB is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to two years’ experience working in a warehouse or distribution facility.
• Forklift certification desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Passion for the CPFB’s mission and core values.
• Ability to understand and work with the diverse dynamics of a non-profit as well as multi-cultural populations. Ability to work independently as well as a member of a group/team.
• Maintain required job knowledge, skills, and core professional competencies.
• Passion for customer service excellence, professional etiquette, personal boundaries, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to provide a caring and supportive personality and relate well with others.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and comfortable speaking to people.
• Must have professional demeanor with the ability to work cooperatively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure to solve issues.
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to plan, prioritize, take initiative, resolve problems, meet deadlines, and multi-task.
• Must have appropriate food safety training for the role.
• Must be reliable, with high integrity and a strong work ethic.
• A flexible self-starter with the ability to work independently and effectively.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills in a team approach.
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise creativity.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal.
• Must be reliable, with high integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a high-performance team and be a strong team player.
• Ability to attend departmental and all-staff meetings as directed, staying informed of ongoing changes in department and overall organization.
• Knowledge of the organization’s computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, department-specific software systems, telecommunications, and internet applications.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (machines, tools, and devices) used in performing only the essential function include computer and related equipment.

Physical Requirements or Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver’s license with history of a good driving record.
• Conditions may include working outside in inclement weather, working closely with others, working alone, and working protracted or irregular hours.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold.
• May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

Position Demand Profile:

Base Physical Demands

Job Demand Tasks

Duration HRS/SHIFT

• Sitting/Driving <1 hour
• Standing 8 hours
• Walking 6-8 hours
• Climbing 0 hours
• Bending 4-6 hours
• Squatting 1-3 hours
• Pivoting Feet (no twisting) 1-3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling 1-3 hours
• Reach Above Shoulder 1-3 hours
• Reach At Shoulder 1-3 hours
• Reach Below Shoulder 2-4 hours

Lift/Carry/Lower

• 0-15 lbs. 2-4 hours
• 15-30 lbs.2-4 hours
• 30-50 lbs.2-4 hours
• 50-75 lbs. < 1 hour
• 75-100 lbs.
• Simple Grasping up to 8 hours
• Firm Graspingup to 8 hours
• Equipment Operated up to 8 hours

Physical Exposure

• Temperature - 8 hours -Ambient Pennsylvania temperatures
• Humidity - 8 hours - Ambient Pennsylvania humidity
• Noise/Vibration - 8 hours - Truck, pallet jack and forklift

The selected applicant will join a collaborative, values-driven, dynamic team that derives joy from the work and is passionate about resourcing the work to end hunger and its root causes.

The Food Bank’s work culture is progressive and forward-thinking. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways. As organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts and in working towards a future where no one should be hungry.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by April 3, 2026, to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Department of Human Resources, 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, or email [email protected].

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person