What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Associate position at Second Harvest Foodbank?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary : The Distribution Center Associate supports distribution center operations by picking and pulling orders for pickup and delivery, place product in proper storage locations and utilize inventory control programs as specified. They will ensure all orders are picked in a timely manner with great accuracy while maintaining a clean and orderly warehouse, as well as assist when necessary to load and unload trucks. The Associate will be expected to follow all safety procedures.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Perform distribution center duties to include : pull, fill and load / unload orders from trucks as needed to accomplish daily distribution center goals.
Restock / replenish products in pick slots from the Drop Report daily and as needed.
Assist in cycle counts on bin daily and as needed.
Responsible for having the distribution center neat, orderly and tour ready at all times.
Maintain safe floor conditions in all areas of the distribution center area at all times.
Work with Director of Operations and Distribution Center Team Lead to assist in timely completion of Master Cleaning Schedule.
Provide outstanding customer service to any guests in the distribution center.
Handle food safely and complete food safety training within the first six months of employment.
Inspect product to be donated following food safety guidelines as necessary.
Work collaboratively with volunteers and other employees.
Safely operate electric pallet jacks and fork lifts.
Work with the Inventory Manager to ensure inventory accuracy and proper rotation utilizing FEFO / FIFO inventory control methods.
Maintain accurate distribution sheets and pick orders.
Fill out daily forklift inspection sheets and report equipment needing repairs to the Director of Operations. Train volunteers on proper use of non-powered equipment.
Attend staff meetings as assigned
Perform any other duties as needed to ensure smooth operation of the distribution center, as well as to fulfill our mission, drive our vision and abide by our values.

Skills & Abilities

Personal Effectiveness

Able to maintain regular work schedule.

Ability to stay focused on tasks; make the best use of available time and resources; balance quality of work with meeting deadlines.

Provides customer service in a timely manner.

Strives for process improvements and receptive to feedback.

Respects confidentiality, truthful, and transparent.

Adheres to all workplace safety standards and practices.

Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

Maintains composure in stressful or adverse situations.

Ability to cultivate and develop equitable and inclusive working relationships with staff, volunteers, community partners, vendors and applicants.

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business written communications.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, agencies, customers and the general public.

Math Ability

Possess the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as pounds of food

Ability to count cases and inventory by TI X HI.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

Employee must have the ability to utilize email.

Employee will be expected to learn and effectively use internal software programs such as Ceres.

Equipment

Ability to operate forklift.

Ability to operate pallet jack.

Ability to operate warehouse equipment as necessary.

Expectations of the Employee

Adheres to Second Harvest Foodbank Policy and Procedures.

Acts as a role model within and outside the Foodbank.

Performs duties as workload necessitates.

Timely and appropriate execution and implementation of plans and ideas.

Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.

Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues.

Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize work load.

Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

Meets department productivity standards.

Actively engages in and promotes an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Salary Description

22.21 - $26.63

Salary : $22 - $27

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