Job Description:

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for all warehouse duties including pulling orders, staging, replenishing inventory, labeling, building kits, receiving, assisting with customer pick-ups, working with Program Coordinators for internal program needs, overall safety and cleanliness of the warehouse.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety and quality are top priority
• Must work well with others and succeed in a team environment
• Prepares refrigerated and frozen orders for distribution
• Handles program purchase invoices and collaborates with internal stakeholders
• Maintains CERES inputs and cycle counts
• Provides intake support for new vendors/producers or vendors/producers for Farm to Table Program
• Adhere to food safety regulations
• Daily cleaning, organization and date labeling
• Remove spoiled product and clean coolers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess many of these professional and personal abilities and attributes:

• A combination of education and experience generally attained through a high school diploma, GED or technical education and prior experience in a warehouse and distribution environment.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift certification
• Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency and enthusiasm, both individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and ability to resolve problems
• Must be able to use a computer and hand-held scanner, and operate all warehouse equipment safely
• Must be able to use office equipment
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and follow through on multiple daily tasks and projects.
• Leadership, diplomacy, interpersonal skills

Required Personal Characteristics:

• A desire to fulfill the Food Bank’s mission and uphold its core values.
• Integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• A desire to be a part of an innovative, entrepreneurial organization with the ability to prioritize, move quickly, and maintain strong follow-through in a dynamic environment.
• The intellectual depth, maturity, wisdom, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of volunteer and volunteer leaders, staff, and other constituents.