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Disaster Response Crews Needed - Emergency POD Staffing

Cabildo Staffing

Lake Charles, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Driver's License, Emergency Response, Forklift, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Incident Response, Leadership, Logistics, On Call, Operations Management, Pallet Jack, People Management, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Skid Steer Loader, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Warehousing
LOCATION
Lake Charles, LA
POSTED
1 day ago
Disaster Response Crews Needed - Emergency POD Staffing

Overview

Cabildo Staffing is seeking temporary/on-call candidates to work at Points of Distribution (PODs) - locations where residents receive emergency supplies such as bottled water, MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat), and tarps. In the event of a hurricane or other disaster, we mobilize trained personnel across various POD sites and warehouse staging locations throughout the state.

Location: Multiple Sites Across Louisiana (PODs & Warehouses)
Duration: Temporary / On-Call (Deployment during Natural Disaster Events)
Start Date: As-Needed Upon Activation
Pay Rates: Will Vary by Position

POSITIONS & PAY RANGES

1. POD Manager (As Needed - Most PODs Will Not Require)

  • Role: Manages the full operation of a large POD site, coordinating staffing, safety, and logistics. Reports to state or regional leadership.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Emergency response leadership, Incident Command System (ICS) familiarity.
2. Team Leader (Each POD)
  • Role: Directs labor and operator personnel, enforces safety standards, tracks distributions, and ensures supply flow. Acts as daily site lead.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience, prior disaster response, good communication skills.
3. Forklift Operator (Each POD & Warehouse)
  • Role: Operates sit-down or rough terrain forklift to move pallets of emergency supplies.
  • Requirements:

    • Must hold valid forklift certification.
    • Valid driver's license required.
    • Cabildo Staffing may self-certify qualified forklift operators on-site only (not applicable to heavy equipment).
    • Must be able to safely operate in tight outdoor/staging environments.
4. General Labor Personnel (Each POD)
  • Role: Loads water, MREs, and tarps into vehicles, assists forklift operators, performs light cleanup, directs traffic.
  • Requirements:

    • Ability to lift 25-40 lbs repeatedly
    • Comfortable working in outdoor conditions
5. Skid Steer Operator (Roseland Warehouse Only)
  • Role: Uses skid steer to relocate pallets or debris around the warehouse grounds.
  • Requirements:

    • Must hold valid certification for skid steer operation
    • Valid driver's license required
    • Cabildo cannot self-certify for heavy equipment; operator must be previously trained and qualified
Certification & Compliance Requirements
  • All workers must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
  • All equipment operators must have proper certification.

    • Forklift operators may be self-certified on site if qualified.
    • Heavy equipment (e.g., skid steers) must be certified prior to arrival.
  • All operators must hold a valid Driver's License.

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