Job Type: Ministerial
Reports to: Manager of the Warehouse
Position Description
This part-time position will be utilized on an as-needed basis as the needs of the programs arise. They are responsible for various logistical aspects of the transportation and delivery of food/non-food items from various locations according to a planned schedule. They will interface with the manager of Eastern Oklahoma Outreach and warehouse staff to ensure best practices are maintained while providing a superior level of customer service to the clients of Catholic Charities. May include some long-distance driving.
Ministerial
- As a ministerial representative of CCEOK, it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church
- Pray daily for the needs of the poor; opportunities include personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
- Willingness to learn how to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
- Execute duties in a Christ-like manner with love and compassion following the values and principles of the program, Catholic Charities and Catholic Social Teaching
Job Duties
- Load a box truck and drive it to various locations according to the scheduled pick-up or drop-off site
- Operate forklift and pallet jack at distribution site to offload pallets and put them in position for volunteers, if necessary
- Record proper weights of products when needed
- Train and manage volunteers when needed
- Assist site prep and take down as needed
- Provide supplies needed to carry out distribution
- Haul leftover food or goods to an alternative location or back to the warehouse as needed
- Ensure client dignity and Catholic values are upheld
- Duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance in the state of Oklahoma
- Experience in driving various trucks, with standard and automatic transmissions
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to show up when scheduled and work some weekends, nights and early morning hours
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Detailed and organized
- Excellent customer service skills
- PC literate, Word, Excel, Outlook and internet usage (preferred)
- Ability to regularly lift 50lbs, bend, stoop, sit and stand for long periods of time
- Have forklift certification or become certified within 90 days of employment
Attributes
- Professional and positive approach
- Works well in a team environment and able to work on own initiative
- Self-motivated and self-starter
- Compassionate towards the people we serve
- Flexible schedule