As a key member of the leadership team, the Warehouse Lead supervises the day-to-day operations in the warehouse, including but not limited to, food intake, food distribution, inventory control and volunteer supervision.

· Provide leadership and direction to a team of volunteers including determining job assignments, defining expectations, coaching, and training

· Responsible for taking an unpredictable inbound supply of food and turning it into a predictable and stable outbound supply of food while minimizing cost and maximizing inventory turns

· Manage all aspects supporting inbound donations; documentation, food storage and FIFO control, to ensure the quality and freshness of our donations and facilitate positive interactions with all donors

· Ensure adherence to all food safety and facility standards

· In partnership with Volunteer Supervisor, coordinate driver pickups and deliveries

· Ensures volunteer staff is engaged, motivated, supported, and properly trained on safety procedures, food bank best practices

· Provide input to Executive Director regarding food ordering

· Maintain cleanliness and order of the food bank, warehouse and site

· Monthly inventory, reconciliation and reporting

· : Monday- Thursday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and Tuesday from 8 am – 6:00 pm, plus 2-3 Saturdays per year

Qualifications

· 2 years of experience in a warehouse supervision/management role required

· Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal tactfully, confidently, and ethically with both internal and external customers demonstrating cultural sensitivity

· Effective conflict de-escalation and resolution skills

· Ability to create a solutions-oriented work environment that is collaborative, productive, fun, and safe

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once in a fast paced, deadline-driven collaborative environment with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances

· Valid Washington Driver’s license and insurance and ability to be insured under the Food Bank’s auto insurance requirements

· Forklift experience, preferred and ability to drive box trucks and vans required

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently

· Work involves standing, walking, stooping, talking, reaching, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, and reaching with hands and arms

· The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy

· Work will be primarily performed in a warehouse environment and/or outside in all weather conditions

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person