Administrator, Warehouse (S2)

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

Save the Children is seeking a Warehouse Administrator to execute onsite warehouse operations for our Gifts-in-Kind (“GIK”) facility in Lexington, KY. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting the day-to-day operational needs of the facility, including proper maintenance and upkeep of facility and equipment, facilitating inventory management processes, and ensuring the operations of the warehouse are conducted in a safe manner.

Location

On site - Lexington, KY - Warehouse location

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change
  
  

Warehouse Operations (85%)

• Receive and send shipments, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Operate electronic and/or motorized equipment including, pallet jacks, and pallet wrapping machines.
• Conduct accurate and prompt inventory of all shipments.
• Prepare for pick-ups and distributions.
• Coordinate with GIK Staff to ensure all established Gift in Kind (GIK) goals, processes and timelines are met.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

Facility Safety and Maintenance (15%)

• Wear correct safety equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are conducted in a safe manner, compliant with all required safety and material handling policies and protocols.
• Be aware of warehouse protocols and offer continuous improvement ideas to achieve an efficient warehouse environment.
• Stay current with state and federal safety regulations and recommend changes as needed.
• Ensure all safety and security incidents are reported in a timely fashion and in accordance with established policies.
  
  

Required Qualifications For The Role

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 1 year of relevant experience or education.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with extensive walking; the ability to use both hands and wrists for repetitive motions; the ability to frequently be in low level positions, such as squatting, kneeling, or crouching; the ability to lift and carry items up to 60 lbs throughout the day.
• Exposure to varying temperatures depending on the time of year. Cold Weather clothing will be provided during the winter.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
  
  

Preferred Qualifications For The Role

• First Responder, CPR and First Aid Certification
• Experience with industrial equipment
  
  

Compensation

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

• Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target hourly pay for this position is $24.31 - $27.18
• Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target hourly pay for this position is $21.66 - $24.21
• Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target hourly pay for this position is $19.41 - $21.69
  
  

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

• Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
• Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
• Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
• Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
• Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
• Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
  
  

Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.