Operations Assistant Part-Time

Position Description

· Mission Central, Inc. – 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit

· Warehouse Operations Assistant

· Supervised by Operations Manager of Mission Central

· Part-time 15-20 hours per week

· Pay rate: $18.00 per hour

· Hours negotiable but must be between 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. Occasional Saturday morning help may be requested.

Organization

Founded in 2002, Mission Central’s mission is “Connecting God’s Resources with Human Need”. Its vision is to enhance lives locally, nationally, and worldwide by building relationships which bring dignity and hope to all people. It does this by intentionally identifying and responding to needs with material resources, being responsive to urgent needs as identified and able, and remaining open to possibilities and surprises that God provides.

For more information, please visit www. missioncentral.org

Position

· The Operations Assistant supports the Operations Manager to direct the efficient movement of donations in and out of warehouse safely and accurately using established Mission Central inventory processes and procedures.

· The Operations Assistant provides clear direction, training, and support to warehouse volunteers while demonstrating commitment to Mission Central’s mission, vision and core values.

· The Operations Assistant fosters relationships with item donors, community partners and volunteers, often serving as the first point of contact for the warehouse.

· The Warehouse Operations Assistant demonstrates solution-based orientation while balancing with task orientation for successful completion warehouse management

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations Management

· Assists in overseeing daily warehouse operations including receiving, sorting, storing, and distributing inventory

· Conduct, document, and provide monthly inventory counts to supervisor

· Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to pull supplies for the preparation of all kits and disaster buckets

· Prepare and pull donations and supplies for distribution

· Monitor inventory levels and coordinate restocking

· Maintain building security by following established procedures

· Maintain a clean and safe warehouse, including reporting all unsafe acts and behaviors, safety hazards, incidents or accidents immediately

Volunteer Leadership

· Manage and support warehouse volunteers

· Provide training on safety and warehouse operations

· Foster a safe, productive, and welcoming volunteer environment

Other Duties: perform other duties as determined by Supervisor

Qualifications

· High School diploma or equivalent required

· At least 21 years old

· Experience with management and logistics

· Ability to engage and direct volunteers with diverse abilities and work collaboratively with all staff

· Ability to take direction and lead others with minimal supervision

· Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong problem-solving skills

· Experience with or willing to be trained to use a pallet jack, forklift and other standard warehouse equipment

· Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with Google docs.

· Current PA Driver’s License

· Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. regularly

· Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the warehouse for extended periods

· Experience with inventory management software not required but desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Work is performed in numerous settings, including office and warehouse.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

In addition to reference checks, background checks will be required for this position:

· Criminal Background Check

· Child Abuse History

· FBI Fingerprint

· Credit Check

· PA Driver’s License

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person