What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Shipping Associate - 5:30 am - 2 pm position at Gleaners Food Bank Of I?
Position Purpose of Warehouse Shipping Associate (Picking): The Warehouse Associate will predominantly work wherever needed throughout the Distribution Center. Including tasks such as: load and unload shipments, put away finished Production inventory, fulfill orders from dry warehouse area, execute smooth receipt when receiving product, inventory, replenish product in pick bins, and order fulfillment with accuracy in all activity. The Warehouse Associate will work with other staff members and customers to include Freezer needs, Cooler needs and Janitorial needs daily. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.
Medical, Dental & Other Supplemental Insurance
- 14 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Days, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & Birthday
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Company paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&D
- Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Maternal, parental & caregiver leave
- On-site Gym
- Wellness programs
- 403(b) Plan with up to 4% match
- Monthly attendance bonus
- Earn up to 10% incentive pay
- Apparel allowance
Essential Functions of Warehouse Shipping Associate:
- The primary function is to pick orders using a riding pallet jack and a scan gun, loading outbound semis and box trucks, and using a forklift to bring product down in the racking for the next days orders.
- Perform various warehouse functions including:
- Replenishment, order-fulfillment (by both case and pallet quantities), prepare product for distribution (including wrapping pallets and labeling orders), and ship product to the endpoint destination.
- Take direction as indicated by multiple sources: document, scanner or other instruction.
- Keep your workstation clean.
- Change tasks and assignments as the needs of our Distribution Center require.
- Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.
- Operate PIT equipment according to Gleaners and OSHA guidelines.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience of Warehouse Shipping Associate:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in customer service is desired.
- Knowledge and experience performing warehouse functions (safety procedures, put-away, replenishment, inventory, order-fulfillment and shipment, etc.) preferred.
Other Relevant Skills and Abilities of the Warehouse Shipping Associate:
- Ability to read, write and to understand instructions.
- Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors.
- Ability to perform basic math functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
- Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records.
- Understands warehouse inventory.
- Being able to identify good vs. bad produce.
- Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
- Strong attention to detail
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT, pallet jack, forklift, etc.) certification and experience preferred (or ability to be certified).
- Works well with others and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to discharge the Essential Functions of the position as set forth above.
See full description on the attached job description
Salary : $50,000