Inventory Receiving Associate

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is an exciting, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Our vision: No one goes hungry, our Mission: Nourish people. Build solutions. Connect communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are known for our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Dedication, Compassion, and Fun!

The Inventory Receiving Associate is responsible for ensuring that all donations and appointments are updated in a timely and accurate manner, while maintaining all Food Bank standard operating procedures (SOPs).

This position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Occasional Saturdays and Weekends as needed

Responsibilities:

Data Coordination and Systems Input– (70%)

• Receives all donations and purchase orders into Ceres (ERP)
• Transfers orders to branches
• Assists with operational reports as needed
• Updates receiving appointments and tracks loads
• Effectively communicate with commercial carriers/donors about loads

Collaboration and Communication - (30%)

• Collaborates with Food Sourcing staff to ensure invoices for direct shipments are properly documented Ceres
• Participates in monthly meetings and trainings as required
• Assists with cycle counting and count discrepancy investigations. Ensures inventory discrepancies do not exceed 1.5%
• Provides coverage for the Product & Shopping Coordinators, as needed
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and Food Bank standard operating procedures
• Aids with continuous improvement of Operations department functions and processes
• Participates in End-Of-Year inventory activities

Perform any other duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; a minimum of 1 year of related work experience in inventory control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience using inventory control software is required.
• Must have, or be able to, obtain forklift certification – training will be provided
• Demonstrated ability and experience to work independently and to be well organized.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are required
• Must be able to work well with the public and with peers in a positive and professional way.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Experience using Microsoft office software, Proficient in MS Excel required
• Must believe in the mission of the organization.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job has a significant physical aspect associated with the work, including frequent use of tools typically employed in the warehouse. While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and interact without deliberate impediment (e.g. wearing or listening to headphones, etc.). The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb and/or balance, stoop, crouch, and crawl.

The employee is often required to sit and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to work in an office and warehouse setting.
• Must be able to spend at least 65% of the day standing and walking on surfaces such as concrete and ground.
• Frequently, the employee will be required to drive an automobile.
• The employee will be required to interact with Food Bank personnel in the warehouse(s). In doing so, the employee will occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Warehouse can be extremely cold at times and extremely hot during the summer months.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions and skills required of personnel so classified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not regard race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or any protected class characteristic when seeking to hire. This practice, in addition to hiring, applies to our recruiting, training, transfers, promotions, job benefits, pay, dismissal practices, social and recreational activities, and any other term or condition of employment.

We care about our employees, our candidates, and our community.

As such, please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits for You

We help YOU thrive. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to help deliver on our work to Nourish People, Build Solutions, and Empower Communities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Spending Accounts + Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time off: including Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time
• 403(b) with 5% Match after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% Employer paid STD and LTD Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Accident and Critical Illness
• Business Travel mileage reimbursement