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Food Bank Of The Rockies USDA Warehouse Specialist in Denver, Colorado
Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: USDA Warehouse Supervisor Location: Denver: Nome Warehouse Compensation: $20.00/Hourly
Overview A purpose-driven career path awaits you at Food Bank of the Rockies! We're looking for dedicated ambassadors who are passionate about helping us further our mission to #EndHunger. Enjoy a great company culture that values YOU and the work that you do. Make an impact and be a part of a collaborative team environment that promotes a work-life balance and provides amazing benefits.
The Distribution Specialist is responsible for storing, staging, and packing food products. This position is a member of our USDA warehouse team and works to pull and distribute government food orders to our partner agencies
Mission: We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger Values: Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation
Primary Responsibilities: Store, stage, and pack food products Responsible for keeping pick locations full including restacking and rearranging product for maximum efficiency Ensure timely pulling of large delivery orders in order of importance Check all orders to verify accuracy Restock product as needed following specific food storage guidelines Monitor picking area, making sure that only designated people are present, i.e. FBR staff and volunteers Assist with training and support volunteers Ensure accurate data gathering and data entry into Ceres ERP system Responsible for unloading/loading all inbound/outbound shipments safely, move product to storage locations or distribution, efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate area Conduct regular cycle counts and register miscellaneous inventory movements, including corrections from daily order picks Correct order selection mistakes, including disassembling and rebuilding picked orders to ensure order accuracy Maintain an accurate and well-organized warehouse and receiving/shipping dock. This includes maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Maintain warehouse sanitation, cleanliness, and safety according to Feeding America (FA), AIB & FBR standards. Responsible for securing the distribution area at end of each shift and at end of workday Follow all safety guidelines and regulations
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Commitment to fulfilling the mission of FBR; represents the FBR brand in a positive manner internally and externally Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous and positive manner; maintaining a professional demeanor and respond with urgency when necessary Must have strong problem solving, time management, organizational, multi-tasking and critical thinking skills Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and projects efficiently while meeting deadlines and objectives Exercise cultural competency, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and disability among other areas Self-directed, proactive and independent problem solver Show strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standing and walking throughout the shift; sitting intermittently Uses heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, step up pallet jack and automatic pallet jack Ability to push and pull up to 2,000 lb. pallets with a manual pallet jack Regularly lift more than 50 pounds Warehouse environment, temperatures may vary (hot/cold); primarily cold
Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required Prior experience working in a warehouse/manufacturing environment preferred Forklift certification preferred Experience with Mi rosoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook and warehouse management systems is a plus
Expected Hours of Work: This role is considered full-time working approximately 40 hours per week and is eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Work schedules vary each week and consists of weekdays, evening and occasional Saturdays.
Benefits: Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including: Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time A 401K retirement plan with up to 8.5% percent employer-paid match Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff
Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until June 11th.