Job Type Full-timeDescriptionOur Mission Our mission is to leverage the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities. Our Vision We believe that the fight against hunger and the fight against poverty are one and the same. We envision a future in which food is recognized as a human right and every person is able to feed themselves and their families in dignity. Together, we work to create a more nourished, prosperous region. The Foodlink Way Act With CompassionTake ResponsibilityBe a Team PlayerListen, Learn, Adapt Job Title: Perishable Fulfillment Lead (Cooler/Freezer Warehouse Lead)Department: Distribution Center Reports to: Distribution Center Manager Status: Full time, Hourly, Non-exempt Job Level: #2 Entry/Lead Updated: July 2024 SUMMARY Foodlink receives over 20,000,000 million pounds of food on an annual basis. The Perishable Fulfillment Lead (PFL) is responsible for overseeing proper perishable and freezer inventory replenishment for the Distribution Center; maintaining accurate inventory movements from bulk to pick locations. The PFL ensures all product is allocated to the proper bin locations and completes all applicable computer and inventory paperwork.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees warehouse replenishment for freezer and cooler zones, ensuring that each picking location contains the optimal quantity of products from bulk bins for a smooth and efficient picking process
- In coordination with Fulfillment Lead, processes daily Movement Worksheet and generation of order pick tickets for Distribution Center Team
- Serves as a lead for perishable order pickers in freezer and cooler zones. Assisting with order/inventory issues and ensuring completion of daily inventory picks
- In collaboration with receiving team, properly receives freezer and perishable donated, USDA and purchased products into bulk bins per weight tier
- Ensures proper inventory maintenance functions for freezer/cooler zones related to: Warehouse transfers, Movement of pallets, Disposal of expired and damaged product & Pallet labels
- Assists picking orders as needed
- Facilitates sorting process of all retail cooler and freezer product
- In collaboration with Operations Management coordinates product makeup for all Pop Up Pantry Distributions PUPS : Ensuring proper paperwork is recorded and submitted following proper inventory procedures for PUP bins
- Checks and fills out temperature logs for freezer and cooler per AIB and other regulatory standards
- Report any issues with warehouse equipment or shortage of supplies to management
- Ensures all opening and closing checklists that pertain to cleanliness, safety and sanitation are completed daily
- Assists Operations Management with weekly inventory cycle counts
- Assists Operations Management with all month end, quarterly, or year-end physical counts
- Work in collaboration with Operations Management and Facilities team to ensure the Distribution Center operations meet all AIB standards
- Represents Foodlink in a professional manner whenever interfacing with customers, donors, volunteers and/or constituent providers
- All other tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Oversees warehouse replenishment for freezer and cooler zones, ensuring that each picking location contains the optimal quantity of products from bulk bins for a smooth and efficient picking process
- In coordination with Fulfillment Lead, processes daily Movement Worksheet and generation of order pick tickets for Distribution Center Team
- Serves as a lead for perishable order pickers in freezer and cooler zones. Assisting with order/inventory issues and ensuring completion of daily inventory picks
- In collaboration with receiving team, properly receives freezer and perishable donated, USDA and purchased products into bulk bins per weight tier
- Ensures proper inventory maintenance functions for freezer/cooler zones related to: Warehouse transfers, Movement of pallets, Disposal of expired and damaged product & Pallet labels
- Assists picking orders as needed
- Facilitates sorting process of all retail cooler and freezer product
- In collaboration with Operations Management coordinates product makeup for all Pop Up Pantry Distributions PUPS: Ensuring proper paperwork is recorded and submitted, as well as following proper inventory procedures for PUP bins
- Checks and fills out temperature logs for freezer and cooler per AIB and other regulatory standards
- Report any issues with warehouse equipment or shortage of supplies to management
- Ensures all opening and closing checklists that pertain to cleanliness, safety and sanitation are completed daily
- Assists Operations Management with weekly inventory cycle counts
- Assists Operations Management with all month end, quarterly, or year-end physical counts
- Work in collaboration with Operations Management and Facilities team to ensure the Distribution Center operations meet all AIB standards
- Represents Foodlink in a professional manner whenever interfacing with customers, donors, volunteers and/or constituent providers
- All other tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3-5 years of forklift and warehousing experience necessary.
- Knowledge of warehousing safety and sanitary standards
- Must be punctual and hold a good attendance record.
- Able to work in a team environment and work independently
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
- Able to apply mathematical concepts
- Detail orientation and organization skills
- Capable of standing and walking for long periods of time in cold storage climate
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and on a flexible schedule
- Able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Friendly, customer-oriented personality
- Professional attitude and appearance at all times
- Fluency in English required. Knowledge of Spanish helpful
We are actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates for this position and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color. SALARY AND BENEFITS This is a full time, hourly position ranging from $18.90 - $20.46 per hour, depending on experience. Foodlink covers 100% of individual health and dental insurance with the ability to acquire family coverage with pretax dollars. In addition to generous paid time off (PTO), we observe 14 paid holidays throughout the year. Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement savings plan upon hire. Eligible for generous employer match after 1 year of service. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel items such as documents. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Able to lift bulk objects or objects weighing up to 50 pounds Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all- inclusive. Employees will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as required. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Foodlink is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Foodlink we believe that anti-hunger work is only possible with a commitment to removing barriers caused by systems of oppression that perpetuate hunger and poverty. We recognize that systematic injustice and bias disproportionately impact some identities more than others.Foodlink is actively working to center equity- the fair treatment of all people- in everything that we do so that everyone in our region has access to nourishing food that reflects and values cultural differences.Foodlink is committed to listening and supporting solutions to hunger that are sourced from people and communities with lived/living experience of hunger and poverty, and to responding where inequities exist.Foodlink is committed to taking great care to cultivate internal culture and practices that support diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We aim to foster an environment in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and understands their connection to the Foodlink mission.Foodlink employees have a responsibility to always treat others with dignity and respect. Employees are expected to always exhibit conduct that reflects our values and promotes equity and inclusion during work, and at work functions.Salary Description $18.90 - $20.46 per hour