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Form of workOrder Picker/Material Handler
Mission: MANNA’s mission is to involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina
Vision: A hunger-free Western North Carolina
MANNA embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity by creating an environment of mutual respect, transparency, and sharing of different opinions and ideas. MANNA’s goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented and diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. The celebration of inclusivity and diversity is essential to helping MANNA achieve its mission to involve, educate, and unite all people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina.
Position Summary: The Order Picker/Material Handler is responsible for performing warehousing duties as described below. When this position is working in the perishable department, work is performed in the cooler/freezer in temperatures of -10 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This position will be cross-trained on multiple functions in order to provide a support role for multiple areas of MANNA’s operations such as: product put away and movement, loading and unloading of product, order pick and general warehouse duties deemed necessary by the Warehouse Manager and/or Receiving Supervisor. This position is responsible for safe product movement within the warehouse, adhering to AIB standards as well as standards set by Feeding America and MANNA FoodBank.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Picks product (dry, cooler and freezer) for agency orders for delivery through mobile delivery program or agency pickup. Must maintain accuracy in picking and recording of product. Palletizes and stretch-wraps product for safe shipment on MANNA vehicles or agency vehicles.
- Picks product for TEFAP/SNAP programs as needed. Responsible for conducting periodic inventories of for inventory control.
- Keeps track of pallet weights, number of pallets/orders, and delivery sequence of orders for mobile deliveries in order for appropriate vehicle(s) to be assigned. Provides such information to driver(s) for proper loading of MANNA vehicles.
- Responsible for scanning equipment and its proper usage and storage.
- Responsible for replenishment, put away, unloading, and loading product, materials, supplies, etc. between buildings
- Assists in general warehouse duties including but not limited to: product repack/ restack; inventory control.
- Assists in loading outgoing product for agency pickups, mobile deliveries, shipment to other food banks and transfers to other MANNA storage/distribution sites, along with completion of related paperwork (order sheets, invoices and transfer sheets) as needed and directed by the Receiving Supervisor or Warehouse Manager.
- Assists in general warehouse maintenance and sanitation including but not limited to: restroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cobwebbing, pest control duties, equipment safety checks, daily temperature logs and any other cleaning duties as assigned.
- Assists in daily implementation and practice of AIB standards in order to ensure food safety and good sanitation practices throughout MANNA FoodBank.
- Assists in unloading incoming product, completion of related paperwork and storing product in designated locations as directed by the Receiving Supervisor or Warehouse Manager.
- Adheres to established safety policies and effectively utilizes company programs to reduce accidents. Always works safely.
Qualifications:
- Must have U.S. work authorization
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required plus 1-2 years relatable work experience
- Must be fluent in English and have proficient and effective oral and written communication skills
- Current valid driver’s license and clean MVR for insurability are required
- Must be able to satisfy MANNA's insurer with regard to having and maintaining a safe driving record
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the use of load-handling equipment including but not limited to; forklifts, reach trucks, and electric and manual pallet jacks
- Must be able to maintain a production-oriented level of work as defined by MANNA’s order pick goal numbers
Working Conditions: This position will be performed in a warehouse setting. This setting that can be at times, hot or cold depending on the season and work location. While working in the perishable department, temperatures range between -10 to 40 degrees. This is a fast-paced hands-on physical work environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to moderately loud within the Warehouse.
Physical Demands: The physical demands required here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
The physical demands of this position are for very heavy work. This position requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This includes lifting/carrying in excess of 50lbs frequently and lifting up to 100lbs occasionally. Additionally, this position requires the operation of a manual pallet jack with the ability to manage loads in excess of 2000lbs. This includes pushing and pulling of product throughout the warehouse. While performing job duties the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required the visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for the Order Picker/Material Handler position is $18.52 - 18.98. MANNA is thrilled to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short term and long term disability insurance, 136 hours of PTO with 16 additional flex hours, 401k with company match up to 3%, paid lunches, breaks and holidays, flex schedule and more!
Schedule: 40 hours per week. Flexible schedule possible within Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm. Occasional later evenings or weekends when necessary.
In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency or order, MANNA FoodBank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all employees may be called upon to perform regular or emergent duties.
