What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Receiving Associate position at UTAH FOOD BANK?
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Description
At Utah Food Bank, we believe that every team member has the power to create real change in the lives of those we serve. Since 1904, we’ve been committed to Fighting Hunger Statewide, and we’re inviting you to join our efforts.
Our growing team works collaboratively in a mission-driven, inclusive, and supportive culture. With the addition of seven new statewide facilities, we’re ready to make an even greater impact – and we need people like you to help us achieve it.
Working here isn’t just a job; it’s a purpose. From partnering with local communities to engaging with dedicated volunteers, you’ll see the results of your efforts every day. Together, we work tirelessly to achieve our mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide.
If you’re ready to use your skills and passion to make a meaningful difference, let’s talk. Learn more about us at utahfoodbank.org
The Receiving Associate is responsible for receiving food donations and products into the warehouse.
Duties:
- Receiving – Load and unload semi-trailers
- Verify agency invoice against product (noting any discrepancies) and assist in loading product into vehicle
- Assist in down stacking pallets that are too tall or too heavy for racking
- Assist with agency return orders
- Keep docks and warehouse area clean and organized by sweeping, mopping and disposing of bad product
- Organize, consolidate and dispose of bad product; help rotate product first-in-first-out
- Maintain all warehouse equipment
- Process Commercial receipting; via fax to verify receiving, quantities and date to commercial donors
- Assist with filing and other clerical tasks as workload permits
- Responsible for complete and accurate paperwork required by Feeding America
- Participate in major food drives/events
- Assist on East Dock, as needed
- Assist in documenting procedures and research/resolve inventory problems
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school or GED completion
- High degree of accuracy with physical product, cycle counts and paperwork
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Warehouse skills/experience required
- Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified (in-house training and certification)
- Knowledge of or ability to learn Health, Safety and OSHA requirements
- Computer skills required including experience with Excel, Word & Outlook
- Ability to work and communicate in a courteous and professional manner with staff, volunteers and donors
- High professional and ethical standards
Physical Requirements:
The work requires considerable strenuous physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and to 75 pounds some of the time, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, pushing and/or pulling heavy loads, operating and working around equipment such as shrink-wrap machine, forklifts and pallet jacks. Mandatory 4 to 6 work weekends. High attendance expectations. During peak seasons, all UFB staff may be asked to assist with receiving donations, picking up donations or other customer service work outside the normal scope of duties.
Utah Food Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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