Receiving Staff

Harvesters—The Community Food Network; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403b plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Harvesters—The Community Food Network in Kansas City, MO is seeking Receiving Staff to ensure accurate and timely intake of donated and purchased products, following established receiving standards. The role emphasizes safety, documentation accuracy, forklift operations, and maintaining a clean work area.

Frequent walking in a warehouse, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to food safety policies are required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a warehouse setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High School education or equivalent; basic math, reading and writing.
• Tolerance of a wide range of temperatures.
• Basic digital literacy skills.
• Ability to be forklift certified, stand up forklift.
• A dedication to Harvesters mission is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Receive donated and purchased products per Harvesters procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of receiving documents and resolve discrepancies.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with policies.
• Ensure pallets are down-stacked to proper height before receiving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Digital literacy

Math skills

Forklift certified

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety focus

Team dedication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job summary:

We're looking for teammates who share our passion for creating equitable access to nutritious food and addressing the root causes and impact of hunger. The Receiving Staff will ensure that all functions of receiving and item identification are completed accurately and on a timely basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Receive all donated and purchased products in accordance with Harvesters receiving standards and procedures.


2. Ensure accuracy of all receiving documents. Assist in resolving any discrepancies. Collect all documentation for inbound freight and accurately identify product on receiving documentation.


3. Operate material handling equipment in a safe and secure manner. Assist with material handling equipment preventive maintenance.


4. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and complies with OSHA, SDS standards, AIB, and Harvesters Safety and Sanitation policies.


5. Ensure ALL pallets are down stacked to the proper height prior to receiving.


6. Other duties as assigned

This position functions in a warehouse environment and requires travel within the warehouse areas. It requires the use of general office equipment such as telephones, computers, calculators, fax and copiers and extensive walking across the warehouse and back and forth to the office. It requires lifting up to 50 pounds and lifting of 20 to 50 pounds approximately 30% of the time. Incumbent will spend 75% of the time in a warehouse environment, 25% of the time stationary, working at a computer terminal. This position requires comprehension of all Harvesters food safety policies and compliance with all food safety related procedures.

Harvesters employees are mission-driven: we want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We're a friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. We're building a diverse team that embraces challenges and works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees' growth and desire to live well-rounded lives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

• 1-2 years in a warehouse experience


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• High School education or equivalent. Must have basic math, reading and writing skills.


• Tolerance of a wide range of temperatures


• Basic digital literacy skills


• Ability to be forklift certified, stand up forklift


• A dedication to the mission of Harvesters is crucial to the success of this position.

Preferred Experience:

• Related experience in the food industry setting


• Certified forklift operator

Harvesters is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.