Job Details

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 the upcoming ice storm, we mobilize trained personnel across various POD sites and warehouse staging locations throughout the state.

Location: Shreveport and surrounding cities
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. Forklift Operators (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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.