Receiving Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for unloading delivery trucks, signing for deliveries, checking delivery content against shipping invoices, stocking and transferring deliveries, and working with both customers and distributors to address any shipping and delivery issues.

Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the success of the company; that contribution should not be limited by the work identified, assigned tasks, and overall responsibilities. Each employee is expected to offer his/her talents, expertise, and services whenever necessary to ensure the achievement of company goals.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Unload delivery trucks and compare received products to packing lists to ensure deliveries are complete.
• Receive real-time food bank receipts and print pallet tags from Ceres.
• Maintain expertise in Ceres, State system, and inventory software programs related to receiving, item and donor card maintenance, distribution, and inventory control.
• Receipting and invoicing of Public Warehouse products.
• Real-time receipting, tagging, and documentation of all food bank and public warehousing products, including all donations, purchase products, government, leased storage, and other program products.
• Accurate creation and management of item cards.
• Assist in inventory variance reconciliation.
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment in a safe and prudent manner (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks etc.).
• Adhere to all safety and security guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Remove shrink wrap and tape from dock pallets, wipe cases and make them presentable, and recommend removing or transferring products that are not picked up.
• Follows all AIB, FA, OSHA, and other Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Participate in meetings and committees as appropriate.
• Comply with all SHFB policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and courteous demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet company needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: At least 1- 3 years’ experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities.

Skills and Capabilities

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

• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, dock levelers, and other materials-handling equipment.
• Able and willing to work in extreme weather conditions and to work within varying indoor temperatures (e.g., freezers, coolers, and buildings that are not temperature controlled).
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math skills with the ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions/procedures.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment, which includes lifting and/or moving material weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and heavier items occasionally.
• Walk, sit, squat, bend, twist, and reach at various heights above and below shoulder level.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to work in a results-oriented environment and perform against established performance standards.
• Able to work overtime as required

Allowable Substitutions: Combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position may be may be considered in lieu of education and/or experience at the company’s discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Warehouse: 2 years (Preferred)
• Shipping & receiving: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17