Distribution Specialist - Freezer/Cooler

Classification:            Distribution Specialist – Freezer/Cooler

Reports To:                Non-Exempt

Location:                    Warehouse Manger

Compensation:           $20.00/hour base $.075 freezer differential

Benefits:                      Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid utility days

Overview:

As the largest food distributer in Wyoming, Food Bank of Wyoming is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals. 

The Distribution Specialist – Freezer/Cooler is responsible for storing, staging and packing food products primarily in the freezer and cooler units. This role works closely with our distribution team and volunteers to pull and distribute product orders for our partner agencies. May train and direct volunteer workers to accomplish work. 

Mission: We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger

Values: Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Store, stage, and pack food products, primarily in all freezer and cooler units 
• Responsible for keeping pick locations full including restacking and rearranging product for maximum efficiency
• Verify the quality of the product upon receipt and prior distribution from the warehouse
• Ensure timely pulling of delivery orders in order of importance
• Check all orders to verify the accuracy
• Restock product as needed following specific food storage guidelines
• Monitor the picking area, making sure that only designated people are present, i.e. Food Bank of Wyoming staff and approved volunteers
• Verify pick bins and work with Inventory Manager to ensure accuracy
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory counts; may research inventory to verify order discrepancies
• Assist in pulling product from the warehouse to pick slots
• Replenish distribution bins
• Ensure maximum and accurate inventory 
• Help maintain the warehouse in a neat, clean, and orderly manner
• Meet with volunteers and train for distribution and pulling procedures; reinforce safe work behavior of volunteers
• Secure and clean the distribution area at the end of the workday
• Maintain warehouse according to Feeding America and AIB standards
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of Wyoming and represents the Food Bank of Wyoming  brand in a positive manner internally and externally
• Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous, and positive manner; maintaining a professional demeanor and responding with urgency when necessary
• Must have strong problem-solving, time management, organizational, multi-tasking and critical thinking skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and projects efficiently while meeting deadlines and objectives
• Exercise cultural competency, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and disability among other areas
• Self-directed, initiative-taking, and independent problem solver
• Show strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills 

Work Environment: 

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

• Uses heavy equipment on a daily basis including forklift, stand-up/sit-down lift truck, step-up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack 
• Ability to push and pull up to 2,000 lb. pallets with a manual pallet jack 
• Warehouse environment, temperatures may vary, working in the cooler hovering between 30 – 40 degrees; freezer hovering between -10 and 0 degrees. 
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds

Required Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience working in a warehouse/manufacturing environment preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook and warehouse management systems a plus

Expected Hours of Work: 

This role is considered full-time working approximately 40 hours per week and is eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Compensation: 

$20.00/hour base $.075 freezer differential

Benefits:

At Food Bank of Wyoming we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
• Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family’s needs.
• Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills. 

To Apply:

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until March 17, 2025

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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience. 

We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at hr@foodbankrockies.org or 303.371.9250.