Job description

West Ohio Food Bank Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Warehouse Associate primarily supports all aspects of warehouse product care including receiving, storage, and distribution. The Warehouse Associate is also responsible for working in conjunction and overseeing the American Institute of Baking (AIB) compliance requirements on a daily basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Warehouse

• Perform routine inspection/preventative maintenance program of all warehouse equipment as assigned, and required. Complete a daily inspection form checking for mechanical and safety issues and reporting any deficiencies to the Warehouse Manager or designee, and ensure timely preventative maintenance as required.
• Ensure product is secured properly in agency vehicles and/or trucks and compliant with all safety requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service to WOFB’s donors and partner agencies.
• Accurately and efficiently fill, stage, and load agency orders.
• Store weighed/recorded product in the proper area, put pallet tags on all products, and ensure proper rotation of product is being utilized First in-First Out (FIFO).
• Work with Program Support Specialist and Programs & Compliance Manager on issues or concerns with agencies and/or their orders.
• Work with warehouse team to maintain food safety, pest control, and inventory control standards.
• Comply with safety policies and programs developed for warehouse operations.
• Support and work with volunteer(s) assigned to you as requested.
• Support efforts to maintain clean, safe, and orderly food bank.
• Perform the timely, safe, and efficient pick-up and delivery of WOFB products.
• Ensure warehouse, cooler and freezer is orderly and organized on a daily basis removing any and all trash/debris from these areas and ensure that pest control devices are not blocked so they can be monitored.
• Clean and operate the cardboard bailer and correcting minor maintenance issues (if requested).
• Clean marketplace and agency pick-up area daily and complete checklist located in the AIB manual.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following all company, AIB, and regulatory agency policies including OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Perform any other duties/responsibilities that may be requested by the CEO or designee and WOFB.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior box truck driving experience and fork lift training preferred.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Forklift certification desirable or ability to learn.
• Ability to operate but not limited to manual pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, stand up lift, and dock leveler.
• Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.).
• Ability to read, add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight.
• Excellent organization, project management, and time management skills with attention to detail and follow through.
• Customer focused philosophy and proven ability to prioritize, plan and manage multiple tasks and agendas.
• Ability to withhold confidential matters pertaining to WOFB from external stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to pass alcohol/drug screening and background checks at hire and randomly throughout the year.
• Successfully pass and maintain Fit-for-Duty physical standards.
• Receive and maintain ServSafe certification.
• Advanced Microsoft Office/Excel experience required.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Stand for extended periods of time Work in a very cold environment

Use of hands and manual dexterity Work in a humid environment

Reach with hands and arms Work in a moderately loud environment

Climb and balance Work near moving mechanical parts

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds

Sit for extended periods of time Ascend/descend flights of stairs

Work inside freezer of – 10 degrees Climb in/out of trucks, docks and/or forklifts

Work inside cooler of 32 degrees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lima, OH 45804: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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