What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Freezer/Cooler Order Fulfillment position at FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position plays a vital role in the efficient operations of our warehouse by meticulously fulfilling orders, maintaining optimal storage conditions, and ensuring exceptional customer service. This role will demonstrate a commitment to our organizations mission and values while undertaking various responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of our operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Carefully and accurately pick and assemble orders for agency pick up and branch deliveries from the designated pick list.
- Familiarize yourself with the layout and organization of the warehouse areas to efficiently locate and select items.
- Monitor for proper warehouse temperatures to ensure the quality and integrity of products.
- Adhere to cold chain protocols when handling and transporting temperature sensitive products.
- Keep track of product quantities and inform supervisors when stock levels are low to facilitate timely reordering.
- Inspect selected items for quality, ensuring they meet the organization's standards before including them in orders.
- Order Accuracy: Cross-reference selected items with the pick list to ensure accuracy and completeness of orders, minimizing errors.
- Properly package and label orders, taking care to prevent damage to products and ensuring clear identification.
- Collaborate with agency representatives to load selected orders into their vehicles, providing assistance as needed.
- Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts or pallet jacks, to safely transport selected items to the loading area.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines while working in different environments, ensuring personal safety and that of others.
- Keep the order selection and agency areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to maintain an efficient and safe working environment.
- Implement first-in, first-out (FIFO) and/or first-expired, first out (FEFO) principles to ensure that older products are selected first to prevent waste.
- Maintain accurate records of selected items, ensuring that inventory counts are up-to-date and align with the organization's systems.
- Effectively communicate with supervisors and colleagues regarding inventory status, any challenges faced during order selection, and potential improvements.
- Efficiently manage your time to meet order fulfillment deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Address any discrepancies or issues with orders promptly and collaboratively, finding solutions to minimize disruptions.
- Comply with health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and industry-specific standards related to product selection.
- Contribute to the optimization of order selection processes by providing insights and suggestions for enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Adapt to changing work demands, such as fluctuating order volumes and evolving inventory needs.
This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned