FL Distribution Center Associate

Job Description

Job Title: Distribution Center Associate

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Organization: As a member of Feeding America, and a United Way Member Agency, Feeding the Gulf Coast works through member organizations and special programs to provide nutritious food to meet the challenge of feeding people who are hungry as a result of systemic poverty, personal crisis, or disaster. Additionally, Feeding the Gulf Coast educates the public regarding domestic hunger, proper nutrition and other related issues. Feeding the Gulf Coast serves a 24-county area spanning south Alabama, south Mississippi, and the panhandle of Florida.

Summary: Receives, counts, locates and inspects food and non-food items. Responsible for general warehouse duties, such as filling orders, loading and unloading of trucks, moving and locating product, assisting with volunteers, and maintaining cleanliness of the distribution center by following company sanitation and cleanliness guidelines. Upholds high food safety and workplace safety standards in compliance with Feeding the Gulf Coast’s policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Represents Feeding the Gulf Coast by conduct and appearance while engaging with warehouse customers and volunteers in a professional manner.
• Receives and stores inbound products including completing documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Maintains inventory control in compliance with Feeding the Gulf Coast’s standard operating procedures.
• Maintain established food safety guidelines in accordance with Feeding the Gulf Coast’s food safety policies and procedures.
• Pulls, assembles, packages, and stages orders accurately and efficiently.
• Loads and secures inventory on Feeding the Gulf Coast commercial trucks and customer vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Work to maintain workplace safety in all aspects of the job, particularly in the operation of all warehouse equipment.
• Ability to utilize computer programs and RF Scanners.
• Conducts warehouse daily checks and maintenance processes as assigned.
• Performs facility maintenance as needed.
• Assists with agency product selection operations.
• Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, and agencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Language Ability:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Gmail. Be able to learn Primarius inventory software system, as well as barcoding system.

Equipment:

• Forklift/Reach Truck/Scissor Lift
• Manual and electric pallet jacks

Education/Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:Valid driver's license with driving record that meets company insurance requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Time management
• Oral and written communications skills
• Professionalism
• Knowledge of food products and food safety practices
• Excellent communication skills with coworkers and volunteers

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15