What are the responsibilities and job description for the INVENTORY CONTROL COORDINATOR position at Utah Food Bank?
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, weve been committed to Fighting Hunger Statewide, and were 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, were ready to make an even greater impact and we need people like you to help us achieve it.
Working here isnt just a job; its a purpose. From partnering with local communities to engaging with dedicated volunteers, youll see the results of your efforts every day. Together, we work tirelessly to achieve our mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide.
If youre ready to use your skills and passion to make a meaningful difference, lets talk. Learn more about us at utahfoodbank.org
Summary:
The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for recording and monitoring incoming food donations on an accurate and timely basis. Reconciles inventory issues, processes receipting and kitting and audits products and picks. Provides excellent customer service to clients and vendors.
Duties:
- Assist with answering bell and accepting donations at East warehouse dock
- Process commercial donations according to applicable procedures
- Provide receipt and thank you for individual donors; receipt could include weight
- Sort donated product into totes
- Coordinate and work in both Main and West Wing to receive incoming loads
- Identify, label and receive products into CERES inventory system; enter donations and Grocery Rescue items
- Monitor Feeding America and USDA donations and coordinate acceptance, pickup and receipts as required
- Assist in documenting procedures and research/resolve inventory problems
- Participate in major food drives/events
- Preform standard orders, Repack, Food Drive and Salvage product verification and reconciliation
- Assist in quarterly physical inventory counts
- Cross train on inventory agency picks and orders
- Process TEFAP receipting in the WBSCM system
- Process Commercial receipting; via fax to verify receiving, quantities and date to commercial donors
- Forklift/scissor lift certified
- Assist with keeping mezzanine clean and organized
- Coordinate dock times for delivered donations with donor dispatchers
- Assist with filing and other clerical tasks as workload permits
- Other duties as assigned
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Associates degree OR three years work experience in inventory or asset tracking
- Familiar with Microsoft Windows and Office and with standard office equipment
- Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative and to multi-task as needed
- Ability to work accurately and remain calm and focused under deadlines
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a professional, courteous manner with staff, volunteers and donors
- Must be detail-oriented and accurate in all job duties
- Interest in and commitment to the Food Banks mission and philosophy
- High standards of professional ethics and conduct
Physical Requirements:
This position functions in an office and warehouse environment. It requires use of standard office equipment and also operation of pallet jack (manual and power). Approximately 20% of the time the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. Approximately 80% of the time will be spent walking, standing, crouching, bending and operating warehouse machinery in the warehouse. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required on a regular basis. 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.
