Transportation/Warehouse Associate

Job Status: Full-Time

Reports To: Operations Manager, Deputy Director

Who We Are

Urban Recipe is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization focused on combating food insecurity in a manner that affirms dignity while providing support and a sense of community among its members and partners. For 35 years, Urban Recipe’s food cooperatives have provided consistent food to people in need in an environment where recipients build relationships, participate in the process, and gain a sense of ownership. Our mission is to partner with our members and supporters in creating food security, building community, and providing a platform for personal development.

Position Summary

Urban Recipe is hiring a Transportation/Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations and complete scheduled pickups and deliveries. Responsibilities include receiving, labeling, organizing, loading, and transporting inventory to co-op locations, maintaining accurate records, and keeping the warehouse safe and orderly. This position works from established schedules and assignments and represents Urban Recipe professionally when interacting with vendors and co-op members.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assigned pickups and deliveries, following established routes, schedules, and instructions.

• Safely load, transport, and unload merchandise between the warehouse, vendor sites, and program locations.

• Receive and inspect merchandise, record incoming and outgoing inventory, and complete weekly distribution logs.

• Promptly report missing or damaged items, delivery delays, and other issues to the supervisor.

• Store, label, and organize products according to warehouse procedures.

• Complete assigned warehouse tasks, including preparing distributions, moving inventory, and keeping work areas clean and orderly.

• Follow established operating procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and comply with all safety protocols.

• Represent Urban Recipe professionally when interacting with vendors, co-op members, volunteers, and community partners.

• Complete routine administrative tasks and other assigned duties that support warehouse and delivery operations.

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma required

• Forklift license preferred

• CDL license preferred

Qualifications

• Experience with a community-based or nonprofit organization preferred

• Experience with forklift operation and/or CDL driving

• Experience using Google Suite, especially Google Calendar.

• Must have dependable transportation to and from the warehouse.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to accurately count merchandise, check labels, and record quantities.

• Ability to safely load and secure merchandise to prevent damage during transport.

• Ability to use calendars, navigation tools, and digital forms to complete daily assignments and delivery records.

• Ability to identify and promptly report inventory discrepancies, equipment problems, and delivery delays.

• Clear, respectful communication with coworkers, volunteers, vendors, and co-op members.

• Ability to manage time during assigned routes and warehouse tasks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift and transport up to 40 lbs to waist level on a daily basis

• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking throughout the workday

• Regular work in a non–temperature-controlled warehouse environment, including exposure to seasonal heat and cold

• Routine work inside freezers and coolers for short and extended periods, with required protective gear provided

• Ability to safely maneuver pallet jacks, carts, and other warehouse equipment in varying environmental conditions

• Required use of all PPE, safety equipment, and tools to ensure personal safety and compliance with organizational protocols

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility, competency, and essential function satisfactorily. The listed requirements represent the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description supersedes previous versions and does not constitute an employment agreement. It should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of duties or requirements. Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed.