Full-Time Warehouse Associate- Fork Lift Certified at Kids In Need Foundation. Available Openings: 1 Posted Date: July 9, 2021 Industry: Warehousing Pay Type: Hourly Compensation: $16-20 Kids In Need Foundation has an immediate opening. We're looking for someone that is passionate about our mission and working in a Non Profit. Ideal candidates will understand what we do and how we help our communities and leverage our services to those in need. Kids In Need Foundation is more than just a place to work, its where we help change lives for the better for students and teachers.

Responsible for program order fulfillment in addition to daily operational logistics in the Kids In Need Foundation warehouse

Inbound: Unloading of trucks, verifying shipment counts, storage of product in the warehouse. Outbound: Accurate fulfillment of orders in alignment with listed due dates, as well as loading onto trucks Comfortable using heavy equipment including forklift, pallet jack, and cardboard baler Able to work as part of a team. Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to have product items shucked and prepared as requested Create and use reports from inventory system to manage work Propose & Implement warehouse management efficiencies Cycle counts of warehouse product to maintain accurate inventory counts Establish cycle counting protocol and perform cycle counts Maintaining a clean work environment through garbage disposal and sweeping Answering inquiries into available inventory Capacity to serve as back-up to warehouse lead in case of absence QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Ability to plan and self-direct work Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to do simple multiplication, addition, and subtraction Forklift certification required and ability to show current certification card Attention to detail and time management skills Proficiency using warehouse management software Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States HS Diploma Required, Associates or Bachelors Preferred 1 to 3 years of direct warehouse experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required to stand for long periods of time Required to be able to bend and perform repetitive motions Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds Able to move pallets weighing up to 2,000 pounds The Kids in Need Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination solely on the basis of a persons race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

**Responsibilities**

Inbound: Unloading of trucks, verifying shipment counts, storage of product in the warehouse. Outbound: Accurate fulfillment of orders in alignment with listed due dates, as well as loading onto trucks Comfortable using heavy equipment including forklift, pallet jack, and cardboard baler Able to work as part of a team. Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to have product items shucked and prepared as requested

Create and use reports from inventory system to manage work Propose & Implement warehouse management efficiencies Cycle counts of warehouse product to maintain accurate inventory counts

Establish cycle counting protocol and perform cycle counts Maintaining a clean work environment through garbage disposal and sweeping Answering inquiries into available inventory Capacity to serve as back-up to warehouse lead in case of absence

**Qualifications**

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Ability to plan and self-direct work Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to do simple multiplication, addition, and subtraction Forklift certification required and ability to show current certification card Attention to detail and time management skills Proficiency using warehouse management software Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States HS Diploma Required, Associates or Bachelors Preferred 1 to 3 years of direct warehouse experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required to stand for long periods of time Required to be able to bend and perform repetitive motions Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds Able to move pallets weighing up to 2,000 pounds