What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Shipper (Warehouse) position at Harvesters - The Community Food Network?
Join our team as Warehouse Utility Shipper and make an impact on food insecurity! Are you a hands-on, hardworking individual who has a passion for creating equitable access to nutritious food? Do you want to use your skills to help address the root causes and impact of hunger in the Kansas City area? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The Warehouse Utility Shipper will lead the loading of outbound delivery trucks and support the Warehouse Team Lead in all aspects of the cooler to ensure that high-quality perishable products are distributed on time for Harvesters distribution programs.
Primary responsibilities:
- Review daily schedules to ensure that all scheduled delivery orders for that day are ready for shipment and delivery.
- Operate and maintain forklifts and all other equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Assist other warehouse functions when demand requires additional staff to support the workload. This would include stocking, fulfillment, distribution and cooler/freezer.
- Keep appropriate records and reports to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and complies with OSHA, Harvesters safety and sanitation policies.
About us: Harvesters employees are mission-driven: we want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We’re a friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance. Full-time employees receive 4 weeks of paid time off, 9 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually. Additional benefits include a 403b plan, tuition assistance program and employee assistance program. We’re building a diverse team that embraces challenges and works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees’ growth and desire to live well-rounded lives.
Other aspects of the job:
- Demonstrate a dedication to the mission and values of Harvesters.
- This position functions in an office and warehouse environment. It requires the use of general office equipment such as telephone, computers, adding machines, calculators, fax and copiers. Incumbent will also be required to occasionally engage in heavy lifting (20 to 50 lbs.) and frequently engage in light lifting (5 to 20 lbs.) It will also require use of material handling equipment such as walk behind and riding pallet jacks, reach and stacks as well as gas and electric forklifts.
Qualifications:
- Required Experience
- 1-2 years in a warehouse, preferably in a food industry setting.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Requires a high school education or equivalent.
2. Preferred Experience: 2-3 years, certified forklift operator, digital literacy, volunteer work.
Harvesters is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
