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 PositionPOSITIONS & PAY RANGES1. 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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Mid

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Roseland, LA

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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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Emergency and Other Relief Services

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