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. Empower communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are known for our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, and Fun! The Programs Warehouse Associate helps receive and distribute all child nutrition and commodity programs administered by the Food Bank. These initiatives include Weekend Power Pack, Kids Cafe, Kids Summer Meals, School Pantry Program, Health Care pantries, CACFP At-risk Afterschool Program and CSFP. This position will work closely with Inventory Associates, Shopping Product Coordinators and Operations Managers at all branches to transfer product while maintaining inventory control, filling orders, temperature logs and all other aspects of the warehousing inventory processing and safe handling procedures. This position will also interact with Program agencies who are picking up food and nonfood essentials and understand the processes surrounding safe distribution. Typical Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm | M-F This role is expected to help support additional warehouse areas in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Inventory, and Programs sections of the warehouse. Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly understand the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (Food Bank), its mission and policies, culture, values, history, key stakeholders, programs and finances.
- Display a high level of customer service at all times with internal and external contacts, including but not limited to staff, partners, donors, volunteers, and the general public to support and promote the Food Bank Mission.
- Represent the Food Bank as an ambassador for the organization in a friendly and professional manner and contribute to building and maintaining teamwork at the branch and throughout the organization.
- Be engaged in the process of food safety and be up to date and trained on all internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Feeding America best practices, and food safety SOPs applicable to this position; uphold and maintain appropriate aspects of food safety and handling and be audit ready at all times; successfully take and complete all food safety training applicable to this position.
- Successfully complete all food safety training applicable to the position.
- Ensure proper implementation of procedures related to receipt of incoming product and distribution of outgoing product.
- Ensure accurate and clearly legible recording on all inspection forms and reporting of data.
- Ensure accurate receiving and recording of all donor receipts and distribution records, to include product description weight and case count.
- Implement First In-First Out rule regarding product in the dry warehouse and in the freezer/cooler.
- Effectively disburse product into appropriate locations within the warehouse.
- Work effectively with other warehouse team members on priorities for shipping, receiving and disbursement of product, including keeping the shopping cooler/freezer/refrigerator areas full for agency shoppers.
- Take responsibility as warehouse staff member to maintain and upkeep appropriate appearance, cleanliness and order of the warehouse, and surrounding outside areas.
- Execute safe forklift and other warehouse equipment handling procedures.
- Conduct weekly cycle counts, reconcile differences with the relevant operational staff, and inform Warehouse Manager.
- Ensure out-by code dates are monitored and recorded accurately. Inform relevant staff of short-coded product to enable safe distribution.
- Ensure that all pallets are tagged, including receiving date and out-by date.
- Proactively inspect perishable product to ensure quality control and inform relevant staff of product integrity.
- Maintain all dry, refrigerated and frozen storage capacity in compliance with applicable Feeding America and food safety regulations.
- Provide excellent customer service when working on the shopping line.
- Serve partner agencies regarding invoicing of product, product availability and location, shared maintenance fees, weekly specials and any other information deemed helpful and informative.
- Ensure all agencies are invoiced before leaving and treated equitably and with respect as hunger relief partners.
- When working on the shopping line, maintain accuracy of invoice details (pricing, codes, agency ID's etc.).
- Maintain appearance of shopping area. Post limits and other pertinent information.
- Assist relevant operational staff in replenishment of shopping line (including frozen, refrigerated and cooler areas).
- Perform other duties as directed by the Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Coordinator.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned 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, GED or equivalent experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the listed qualifications.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with employees and volunteers in the warehouse is required. At least two years of relevant warehouse experience.
- Demonstration of physical ability in lifting stretching, bending, and turning.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Must be able to pass forklift and material lift equipment certification tests.
- Must be able to pass basic math test and food safety training.
- Must be able to work in a very cold or very hot and physically demanding environment.
- Must believe in the mission of the organization.
- Must hold a valid Class C Driver's license and be able to operate a Food Bank vehicle.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. 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.).
- Sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The employee is also occasionally required to:
- Stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 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:
- General warehouse environments, including refrigerator, produce cooler, and freezer. Some protective clothing will be provided and must be worn for this work.
- While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is required to work in a warehouse setting.
- The employee will be required to interact with Food Bank personnel in the warehouse(s).
- The employee will occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
- The warehouse can be extremely cold at times and extremely hot during the summer months, with temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 42 degrees Fahrenheit.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations 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 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