What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Warehouse Associate position at Union Gospel Mission Association of Spokane?
Job Title: Culinary Warehouse Associate
Location: Trent
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Date Created: March 2025
UGM considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of UGM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values. Additionally, employees must be willing to lead and/or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions and sharing the Gospel.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Will be designated as a driving aid and will be trained to drive the food truck as a back-up driver. Pick up donations and transport inventory between sites. Operate forklift to manage inventory in the Culinary Warehouse.
Oversee the receiving, loading, un-loading, storing and distributing of all food donations and Gift-In-Kind products providing adequate food supplies to each UGM facility. This individual will serve as the onsite supervisor for the daily operations of the Spokane Warehouse while also working with a team of volunteers, community service guests and work clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Result Area #1 DRIVING, LOADING, UNLOADING DONATIONS
• Coach volunteers, community service workers and clients on UGM’s culture and core values; adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Inform the Warehouse Manager of all critical culinary operations.
• Account for all food donations and report on the Daily Weight Sheet and provide to the Warehouse Manager by the end of each workday.
• Implement and maintain health department, 2nd Harvest, and OSHA standards.
• Drive UGM vehicles safely, always aware of surroundings and observing traffic regulations.
• Complete daily pickup schedule arranged by Warehouse Manager.
• Load, transport and unload items in a safe, efficient manner that protects donations from damage.
• Thoroughly complete donation receipts and required paperwork with accuracy and return to Warehouse Manager.
• Assure vehicles are clean, in good condition, safety checks are completed before, during and after driving.
Key Result Area #2: INTAKE
• Assist donors by making immediate assessments of donations and unloading acceptable items.
• Implement donation guidelines graciously turning down unacceptable items.
• Prepare a receipt for donors who desire one and distribute newsletter or other advertisement.
• Separate donated items into designated categories, with another inspection for acceptability.
Key Result Area #3: WAREHOUSING
• Maintain good communication with Donors, Ministry Partners, Work Clients, Volunteers and all other Staff.
• Communicate weekly/daily with work clients, regarding schedules, updates and unplanned changes per Culinary Warehouse Manager.
• Verify protective equipment is worn, and safety protocol is followed throughout each workspace.
• Attend culinary operations, required site specific, and UGM meetings
• Operate forklift to manage inventory observing safety guidelines and performing daily maintenance.
• Sort and prepare items for recycling and trash.
• Assist with warehouse daily tasks, cleaning, sorting, and rotating food items.
• Perform outside cleaning duties i.e., pickup/ empty trash, snow removal, de-icing, sweeping, etc.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5-7 years clean driving record
• Excellent communication skills including written, oral, and instructional.
• Prove to be teachable: organized with the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once; able to listen and follow instructions.
• Able to work on your feet 8 hours a day five days a week.
• Able to lift 10-50lbs frequently.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%
• Work indoors and outdoors. It requires climbing stairs, sitting, standing, bending, and reaching - Continuously.
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about the UGM sites and other businesses on a regular and ongoing basis – Continuously.
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly – continuously.
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:
• Variety of tools used, i.e. Trucks, vans, dollies, forklift, carts, pallet jacks etc.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• 2-5 years driving experience.
• High school
REQUIREMENTS:
Union Gospel Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:
• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission.
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.
