What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Specialist position at Food Bank of the Rockies?
Position Title: Dock Specialist
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Location: Wyoming
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 largest charitable food distributer in Wyoming, Food Bank of Wyoming is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.
The Dock Specialist is responsible for supervising the overall dock operations of receiving inbound and loading outbound products. Keeps warehouse products orderly and in accordance with sanitation standards to include American Institute of Baking (AIB) rules and regulations.
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 Wyoming 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 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 position working approximately 40 hours per week and eligible for overtime for any work past 40 hours in a standard workweek. This position typically works Mondays 5 am – 2:30 pm, and Tuesdays through Fridays 7:30 am – 4 pm. This role may occasionally work evenings and Saturdays. Occasional travel (1%).
Compensation
$20.60/Hourly
Benefits
At Food Bank of Wyoming, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Apply online through wyomingfoodbank.org/join-our-team/ . Applications will be accepted until November 24th.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Location: Wyoming
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 largest charitable food distributer in Wyoming, Food Bank of Wyoming is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.
The Dock Specialist is responsible for supervising the overall dock operations of receiving inbound and loading outbound products. Keeps warehouse products orderly and in accordance with sanitation standards to include American Institute of Baking (AIB) rules and regulations.
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 Wyoming 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 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
- Oversee the receiving, unloading, counting, and receipting of all inbound products safely, move products to storage locations or distribution, and efficiently stack, and store the product in the appropriate area
- Support with the training and managing of up to 6 volunteers daily
- Check and count freight for accuracy, infestation, and/or damage to incoming food donations and purchased food.
- Document and complete receiving logs that are captured digitally and uploaded daily
- Manages the outbound loading and verification process for all outgoing routes and mobile pantries
- Primary responsible for putting away all incoming loads in a timely manner with support provided as needed
- Rotates produce, utilizing the first in, first out practice
- Operate powered equipment, such as an electric pallet jack, for the purpose of loading and unloading inbound and outbound trailers, for moving, locating, stacking, and placement of inventory
- Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklifts and all other equipment
- Maintain an accurate, organized, and safe warehouse and receiving/shipping dock, ensuring a clean and orderly work area in compliance with Feeding America (FA), American Institute of Baking (AIB), and Food Bank of Wyoming (FBW) standards.
- Help when needed with the physical count of the inventory, cycle counts, and annual inventory processes
- Communicate any equipment maintenance needs
- Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of Wyoming; represents the Food Bank of Wyoming brand in a positive manner internally and externally
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents
- Maintain a professional demeanor and respond with urgency
- Show strong teambuilding, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Self-directed, accountable for results, and proactive; independent problem solver
- Commitment to motivating staff through creating a positive working environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Exercise independent judgment, think critically and strategically, collaborate with others, and follow through to execute projects
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged [employee/donor/volunteer/neighbor] information and protects organization operations
- Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous, and positive manner
- Must have strong organizational, multi-tasking, and critical thinking 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.
- Ability to push/pull 120lbs, carry 50lbs, lift 50lbs to waist and lift 40lbs overhead
- Uses heavy equipment on a daily basis including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, step up pallet jack and automatic pallet jack
- Walking and standing for long periods, sitting intermittently
- Indoor office environment, occasionally; outdoor work environment frequently.
- Using office equipment such as a computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer occasionally
- Occasionally operate and navigate a vehicle within rural communities.
- Ability to work in cold storage environments with temperatures ranging from 24 degrees Fahrenheit to –10 degrees Fahrenheit.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Experience using Microsoft Office and online technologies required
- Experience with customer service in overseeing volunteers preferred
- Minimum of 1 – 2 years prior experience working in a warehouse function
- Knowledge of logistics operations and experience operating a forklift a plus
This role is considered full-time, non-exempt position working approximately 40 hours per week and eligible for overtime for any work past 40 hours in a standard workweek. This position typically works Mondays 5 am – 2:30 pm, and Tuesdays through Fridays 7:30 am – 4 pm. This role may occasionally work evenings and Saturdays. Occasional travel (1%).
Compensation
$20.60/Hourly
Benefits
At Food Bank of Wyoming, 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 wyomingfoodbank.org/join-our-team/ . Applications will be accepted until November 24th.
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