Job Description:
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for all warehouse duties including pulling orders, staging, replenishing inventory, labeling, building kits, receiving, assisting with customer pick-ups, working with Program Coordinators for internal program needs, overall safety and cleanliness of the warehouse.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Ensure safety and quality are top priority
- Must work well with others and succeed in a team environment
- Prepares refrigerated and frozen orders for distribution
- Handles program purchase invoices and collaborates with internal stakeholders
- Maintains CERES inputs and cycle counts
- Provides intake support for new vendors/producers or vendors/producers for Farm to Table Program
- Adhere to food safety regulations
- Daily cleaning, organization and date labeling
- Remove spoiled product and clean coolers
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager
Qualifications:
- A combination of education and experience generally attained through a high school diploma, GED or technical education and prior experience in a warehouse and distribution environment.
- Must be able to obtain a forklift certification
- Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency and enthusiasm, both individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and ability to resolve problems
- Must be able to use a computer and hand-held scanner, and operate all warehouse equipment safely
- Must be able to use office equipment
- Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and follow through on multiple daily tasks and projects.
- Leadership, diplomacy, interpersonal skills
Additional Requirements:
- A desire to fulfill the Food Bank’s mission and uphold its core values.
- Integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
- A desire to be a part of an innovative, entrepreneurial organization with the ability to prioritize, move quickly, and maintain strong follow-through in a dynamic environment.
- The intellectual depth, maturity, wisdom, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of volunteer and volunteer leaders, staff, and other constituents.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and we are unable to sponsor employment visas.
The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is dedicated to fighting hunger and feeding hope across our communities. We partner with a network of local agencies, schools, and programs to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need. Through innovative initiatives, community partnerships, and the support of volunteers, we work to reduce food insecurity and create lasting solutions to hunger in Eastern Oklahoma.