Warehouse Associate

Job Type: Full-time
Expected Start Date: December 2026

About Edmonds Food Bank

Edmonds Food Bank promotes food security and self-reliance by providing customers with a friendly, safe environment and wholesome foods each week. Our values are simple: value all individuals, respect all individuals, and be kind to all individuals.

Position Summary

Help address food insecurity in Edmonds. The Warehouse Associate supports the Senior Programs Manager, coordinating the safe storage and timely distribution of food donations. Working alongside staff and volunteers, you will help ensure customers receive wholesome foods in a friendly, safe environment.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working in a hands-on environment, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, organize, store, and track donated food and other inventory
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including data entry and reporting using computer systems and Microsoft Excel
• Assist with warehouse organization, food safety, cleanliness, and proper storage procedures
• Prepare and restock food for distribution programs, ensuring products are organized and accessible
• Coordinate donation pickups and deliveries, including communication with drivers, donors, staff, and volunteers
• Assist with vehicle inspections, transportation coordination, and driving responsibilities as needed
• Support the training and coordination of volunteers and staff performing warehouse-related activities
• Safely operate or learn to operate warehouse equipment and vehicles
• Communicate effectively with team members to support efficient daily operations
• Follow established workplace safety and food-handling procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of Edmonds Food Bank

Required Qualifications:

• Mission-driven, with a commitment to eliminating food insecurity in Edmonds
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using computers, including Microsoft Excel, for data entry, tracking, and recordkeeping
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to assist wherever needed
• Willingness to learn warehouse equipment, vehicle operations, and food safety procedures
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• A valid drivers license and ability to meet applicable driving requirements; and successfully complete job-related background checks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills in another language, particularly Spanish, Ukrainian, Persian, or Korean
• Work experience or lived experience related to food insecurity
• Food handling safety standards certification

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly Pay: $26.00–$29.00, depending on qualifications and experience
• Employer-paid medical insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• 501(k) retirement plan with employer matching after one year of service
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on food security in the Edmonds community

Why Join Edmonds Food Bank?

At Edmonds Food Bank, your work makes a difference. Every donation received, inventory record maintained, and distribution prepared helps support neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

We are looking for a team member who shares our commitment to serving the community with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Apply today to become part of the Edmonds Food Bank team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Edmonds, WA 98020 (Required)

Work Location: In person