LCS - Warehouse Service Coordinator (29 hours a week)

Jimmy Jazz; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Gospel Mission in Lewiston, Idaho seeks a Warehouse Service Coordinator to manage the LC Valley Shelter’s food and material donations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, rotation, and distribution to support shelter programs.

You will supervise volunteers, maintain safety and compliance, collaborate with kitchen and program teams, and build relationships with donors and community partners, using strong organizational and leadership skills to further our mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years related experience.
• 2+ years warehouse/logistics or supply-chain experience.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations, inventory, and layout.
• Coordinate donations, storage, rotation, and issuing items.
• Maintain digital inventory for audits and planning.
• Supervise volunteers and safety training.
• Collaborate with kitchen/program teams and donors.

Skills

Forklift certification

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Volunteer leadership

Budgeting basics

Problem solving

Team supervision

Attention to safety

Customer/donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Tools

Link2Feed

Virtuous

Excel

Job description

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• Location 501 Snake River Ave,Lewiston, ID, 83501,United States
• Base Pay $18.89 - $24.55 / Hour
• Job Category Culinary Warehouse, Coordinator
• Industry Warehouse, Homeless
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

Are you looking for more than a job—a place where your faith, skills, and heart for serving others can make a lasting difference? At Union Gospel Mission, you'll join a Christ-centered team committed to sharing the hope of Jesus and helping men, women, and families move toward stability and renewed purpose. As our Warehouse Service Coordinator, you will use your gifts in organization, leadership, and service to steward vital resources, encourage volunteers and guests, and help meet practical needs with compassion, excellence, and grace.

Ministry Requirement

UGM considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all Employees of UGM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values. Additionally, employees must be willing to lead and/or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions and sharing the Gospel.

Summary of Position

The Warehouse Service Coordinator manages the LC Valley Shelter’s food and material-donation, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, rotation, and distribution of goods that support men, women, and families in shelter programs. The role supervises volunteers, maintains safety and compliance standards, collaborates with kitchen and program teams, and nurtures relationships with donors and community partners.

Key Result Area #1 Warehouse Operations & Inventory

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse workflow, layout, and cleanliness.
• Develop and maintain systems for receiving, inspecting, storing, rotating, and issuing food and non-food items.
• Maintain accurate digital inventory (e.g., Link2Feed/Virtuous, Excel) for audit and planning purposes.
• Coordinate daily pulls for kitchen and program needs; ensure first-in/first-out rotation.
• Uphold Idaho food-safety standards and UGM policies; keep current DOT medical card, forklift, and food-handler certifications.
• Submit and track maintenance and equipment service requests.

Key Result Area #2Donor & Partner Relations

• Schedule and complete donor pick-ups (Idaho Food Bank, grocery stores, local farms, etc.) and deliveries with a spirit of gratitude and professionalism.
• Record Gift-in-Kind values monthly and report to In-Kind Resources Director.
• Cultivate positive relationships with food banks and local agencies; participate in community networking meetings as assigned.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise warehouse volunteers and resident volunteers.
• Provide clear job descriptions, safety orientation, and ongoing coaching.
• Ensure volunteers log hours in VOMO and practice UGM Core Values.
• Hold brief "huddle" meetings to cast vision, review goals, and pray with the team.
• Supervise guests assigned to warehouse work-therapy, document hours and performance in Waypoint.
• Collaborate with Client Services teams to set goals and provide skill development.

Key Result Area #4Administration & Compliance

• Operate within approved budget; submit invoices, fuel logs, and credit-card receipts weekly.
• Prepare monthly statistics and KPI reports for Shelter Leadership.
• Maintain SOP manuals, safety binders, and training records.
• Keep warehouse vehicles clean, fueled, and scheduled for preventive maintenance.
• Support major ministry events with logistics, supplies, and transport as needed.

Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Employees are expected to be flexible and may be required to perform other duties as needed to support the mission of Union Gospel Mission and the operations of the LC Valley Shelter.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

• Committed Christian, able, and willing to model servant-leadership and interested in being part of a ministry for the poor, homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill.
• Grounded in the Christian faith as a mature, active member of the body of Christ.
• Willingness to work in accordance with Union Gospel Mission Statement of Purpose, Statement of Vision, and Statement of Faith.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook); able to complete documents, reports and accurately record information.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Teachable spirit and the ability manage multiple emotional and task related variables, listen, and make sound decisions in alignment with UGM's purpose.
• Able to lead and motivate diverse volunteers and guests.
• Minimum 3-5 years of sobriety, if in recovery .
• Valid ID or WA driver’s license; insurable driving record.
• DOT medical card.
• Yearly TB clearance - required.
• Background check clearance - required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Work is primarily indoors and may require climbing flights of stairs, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and going from building to building - continuously.
• Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions - frequently.
• Required to work for prolonged periods in sub-zero temperatures for periods up to 1 hour - frequently.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts - frequently.
• Exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and vibration - occasionally.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work with harsh chemicals and fungicides - occasionally.
• Requires working with a diverse population, many of whom struggle with homelessness, addiction, and mental illness - continuously.
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about all the facilities on a regular and ongoing basis - frequently.
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly - continuously.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds - frequently.
• Able to use a step ladder - frequently.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

• Computer (Word, Excel, Database, Outlook, Internet)
• Pallet jack
• Pressure washer
• Auto-scrubber
• Power hand tools
• Hydraulic liftgate

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - preferred.
• 2+ years warehouse, logistics, or supply-chain experience; nonprofit experience preferred.

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Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Union Gospel Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission.
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Statement of Purpose upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.

Summary

We offer a comprehensive and mission-aligned benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits for full-time employees include competitive health coverage, generous paid time off, retirement contributions after one-year of service, and opportunities for professional development - all within a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. Part-time (20-29 hours a week enjoy some of these benefits).

Highlights:

• Full-time employees are eligible for full medical, dental, and vision insurance (options for employees, their spouse and children). Part-time (20-29 hours a week) are eligible for NICE Medical, vision, and paid time off.
• Full-time (based on FTE equivalency at 40 hours a week) employees enjoy a generous PTO (20 days annually with carryover) and 7 additional paid holidays (carryover limits may apply).
• Retirement plan with employer matching contribution starting at year one and building on years 3, 5 and 7 matching employee contribution up to 5% at year 7