About the Organization
Lorain County Community Action Agency is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve and empower Lorain County residents in need.
EOE Statement
Lorain County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our application forms are designed to obtain an applicant's skills, knowledge and abilities based on specific job requirements. Questions are designed to elicit enough data for us to determine an applicant's abilities to successfully perform the job for which she/he is applying. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category
CSBG
Position
Inventory and Sustainability Coordinator
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Description

Purpose
Oversees and performs all Produce Supply Management, Inventory Management and Category Management activities within the produce product category to ensure the availability of high-quality and cost-effective products. Ensure produce products are sourced from suppliers, produced, and delivered to South Side Market Pharmacy for Customer Fulfillment requirements and Business Performance Plans.
Summary of work activities, tasks and responsibilities

• Manage inventory counts, rotation and accuracy
• Identify, record and communicate inventory discrepancies
• Conduct scheduled inventory count processes and maintain accurate records
• Stage inventory to sell time-sensitive product on a first-in-first-out basis
• Manage daily inspection of product, in house and incoming, to ensure quality standards
• Consistently monitor strategic management of product storage
• Maintain and support strict adherence to food safety practices
• Help receive and organize all incoming product
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards
• Knowledgeable about stages of plant life
• Makes independent decisions about the health of plants/produce
• Assumes primary responsibility of maintaining day-to-day operations of the agency's gardens and greenhouse year-round
• Knowledgeable about producing and utilizing compost for plant growth, along with how to improve the soil quality
• Manages effectively greenhouse and garden supplies/equipment (small and large)
• Maintains records/logs of plants from seed to harvest as well as quantities produced and other valuable notes
• Knowledgeable of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) safety regulations to ensure safe food production
• Orders and accounts for material and labor accurately relative to greenhouse maintenance, including inventory and itemized costs on supplies
• Issues, inventories, and orders greenhouse supplies
• Works well with supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Position Requirements

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Great attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• High level of customer service
• A passion for local farmers and food systems
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to act in a professional and friendly manner
• Ability to complete tasks individually and function as part of a team

additional requirements (applicable if checked)

• Experience working with low-income families.
• Fingerprint submission for criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
• Pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.
• Proof of education and credential (copy of credential certificate, official college transcripts, copy of diploma, etc.).

• Valid driver's license.
• Sales experience in specialty products in the food industry is desired.
• Agricultural and food-industry-related experience is desired.

Education required
High school diploma required.
Education preferred
Bachelor degree in related field preferred.
minimum experience required
At least two (2) years experience required.
experience preferred
At least four (4) years experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. at waist height within an office setting.

last updated
April 2024
LCCAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Agency will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Work activities, responsibilities and tasks presented above are typical; however, the lists are not exhaustive. LCCAA may assign any other activities, responsibilities and tasks deemed necessary. Additional duties will be within the typical tasks performed in the classification or will be within the minimum qualifications, knowledge and abilities, scope of responsibility, complexity of work, decision-making authority, and level of independence for the classification. Classification descriptions are subject to change at any time.
Location
Administrative Offices
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Open Date
5/29/2024
Close Date
7/31/2024
Salary Range:
$17.91-$20.00 per hour
Hours:
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
This position is currently accepting applications.