Distribution Associate

Regional-Food-Bank-of-Northeastern-N; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional Food Bank is seeking a part-time Distribution Associate to move product from the distribution dock to agencies and coordinate pickup.

You will stage orders, verify invoices, keep the distribution area clean and safe, inspect power equipment, and help maintain stocked coolers. This role requires attention to safety and the ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience operating power equipment preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain power equipment certification.

Responsibilities

• Stage agency orders for pick-up in distribution area.
• Return remaining items to stock at end of day.
• Validate invoices for orders and ensure signs by agencies and staff.
• Ensure products in distribution area are clean and safe.
• Ensure distribution cooler is stocked.
• Provide excellent customer service to agencies.
• Ensure doors are secured when distribution is closed.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace in all distribution areas.
• Inspect power equipment prior to use.
• Follow all safety standards and procedures.
• Work independently and with other departments to support the mission.

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Associate

Reports to: Director of Warehouse/Warehouse Floor Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Status: Part-time (25 hours) Non-exempt

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. Prior experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting preferred. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain power equipment certification.

Physical Requirements: This position works in a typical warehouse setting and will be exposed to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. There will be extended periods of sitting, standing and/or bending, pulling, and reaching. This position would normally have routine opportunities for the employee to be able to alter their physical position or change eye focus. This position will require the safe use of a power equipment. Employee should have the ability to lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.

Position Summary: Responsible for safe, efficient, and accurate transition of product from distribution dock to agencies picking-up product for transport.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Stages agency orders for pick-up in the distribution area.
2. Returns remaining items back to stock at the end of the business day.
3. Validates invoices for orders and corrects errors when discovered and ensures both agencies and staff sign.
4. Ensures products displayed in distribution area are clean and safe.
5. Ensures distribution cooler is stocked.
6. Provides excellent customer service to agencies.
7. Ensures doors are secured when distribution is not open to the public.
8. Maintains a clean and safe workspace for both interior and exterior distribution areas.
9. Inspects power equipment prior to use.
10. Follows all safety standards and procedures.
11. Works independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank.
12. Adheres to the Food Bank's Employee Code of Conduct.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of an employee performing this position.

This job is not eligible for a work from home option.

Regional Food Bank is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Food Bank to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. The Regional Food Bank complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.