What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Specialist WSLP position at Food Bank of the Rockies?
Position Title: Distribution Specialist
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Operations Supervisor – Inventory & Distribution
Location: Grand Junction
Compensation: $20.60 Hourly
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid utility days
As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.
The Distribution Specialist is responsible for pulling and staging food products. This role handles the physical side of fulfilling orders and documenting and arranging them.
The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities.
If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.
The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
This role is considered full-time, non-exempt working approximately 40 hours per week in person. Work schedule will be Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Compensation
$20.60 Hourly
Benefits
At Food Bank of the Rockies, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers . Applications will be accepted until November 4.
Thinking about applying?
True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience.
We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.
Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at hr@foodbankrockies.org or 303-371-9250.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Operations Supervisor – Inventory & Distribution
Location: Grand Junction
Compensation: $20.60 Hourly
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid utility days
As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.
The Distribution Specialist is responsible for pulling and staging food products. This role handles the physical side of fulfilling orders and documenting and arranging them.
The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities.
If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.
The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.
Primary Responsibilities
- Store, stage, and pack food products
- Responsible for keeping pick locations full, including restacking and rearranging product
- Ensure timely pulling of large delivery orders in order of importance
- Check all orders to verify the accuracy
- Restock product as needed following specific food storage guidelines
- Verify pick bins and work with the Inventory team to ensure accuracy
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory counts; may research inventory to verify zeros
- Assist in pulling product from the warehouse to pick slots
- Load and unload trucks when assistance is needed
- Assist with staging and loading partner orders, actively assisting with the physical loading of products into vehicles as needed
- Assist with partner shopping, sorting, stocking, and arranging of the Fresh Food Center as needed.
- Ensure maximum and accurate inventory is available
- Maintain the warehouse in a neat, clean, and orderly manner according to Feeding America (FA) and the American Insitutue of Baking (AIB) standards
- Meet with volunteers and train for distribution and pulling procedures; reinforce safe work behavior of volunteers
- Secure distribution area at the end of each shift and the end of the work day
- Follow all safety guidelines and regulations
- Commitment to fulfilling the Food Bank of the Rockies mission and positively representing the brand both internally and externally
- Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous, and positive manner; maintaining a professional demeanor and responding 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
- Self-directed, proactive, and independent problem solver
- Show strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills
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
- Use of heavy equipment on a daily basis 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 or move up to 50 pounds
- Warehouse environment, frequent refrigerated warehouse environment including a Freezer at -10 degrees and a Cooler at 32-39 degrees (up to 30%)
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience working in a warehouse/manufacturing environment preferred
- Forklift certification preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook and warehouse management systems a plus
This role is considered full-time, non-exempt working approximately 40 hours per week in person. Work schedule will be Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Compensation
$20.60 Hourly
Benefits
At Food Bank of the Rockies, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
- Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family’s needs.
- Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.
Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers . Applications will be accepted until November 4.
Thinking about applying?
True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience.
We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.
Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at hr@foodbankrockies.org or 303-371-9250.
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