Warehouse Coordinator

Description:

Position Summary

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases. The Warehouse Coordinator works within areas of temperature changes from freezer -10°F , cooler 37°F, and dry warm storage areas 78°F+ for extended periods. The Warehouse Coordinator will be lifting cases continually to palletize cases. Warehouse team members utilize wearable software devices to ensure correct selecting of product.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for pulling products for Agency Partner orders.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified). Must use hand-held selecting device.
• Remove product from storage to fill, stage, and or load orders for shipment on a first in/ first out basis. Storage locations are located throughout warehouse; however work activity may be confined to specific location within warehouse, for example freezer/cooler.
• Assist local agency representatives in picking up orders.
• Assist with product receipt and distribution processes as needed.
• May train and direct volunteers in performing various warehouse duties.
• Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.
• Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment.
• Verify all outbound product verification methods for Agency Deliveries & Mobile Distributions with the drivers to ensure orders are accurate and accounted for.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Report any product/packaging issues.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of warehouse operations.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• A strong focus on housekeeping, documentation, sanitation & food safety processes must be upheld and is essential for the success of Three Square with various inspections by NDA, AIB, USDA, SNHD & Feeding America.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of food warehouse experience.
• Basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide whole numbers), sorting, and reading skills.
• Understanding of warehouse management software.
• Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling and usage.
• Experience in operating hand and electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Ability to speak clearly over the phone and walkie-talkie radio.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in warehouse with a significant amount of walking on concrete surfaces. Entrances may be open and work conditions during the summer months can be very hot, and during the winter very cold. Employee may be going in and out of freezers and coolers with extreme variations in temperature. Workspace could be very dusty, and on occasions can be noisy due to the traffic of motorized vehicles operated in the building. Periodically may work outside and be exposed to the elements. Employee may be exposed to spoiled food and sharp objects due to working with damaged product. Work involves moving boxes and employee must lift, bend, stoop, pick up and move objects up to 75 pounds. Work involves using manual pallet jacks and therefore requires an ability to push and pull pallets over 2,000 pounds.

May work evenings and weekends due to special events and other projects related to timely and accurate warehousing and distribution of product.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Three Square Food Bank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.