Seasonal Warehouse Assistant

Help-of-Southern-Nevada; Nevada; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Help of Southern Nevada is seeking a Warehouse Assistant (Full Time, Temporary) to support daily operations under the Operations Supervisor. The role involves coordinating pickups, loading and unloading donations, and maintaining accurate inventory in a busy warehouse.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, forklift certification, and at least two years of non-profit experience. A valid NV driver's license and clean DMV record are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory abilities and safety management.
• Experience with inventory control and equipment maintenance.
• Good judgment, organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team; strong communication.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules a date and time for donation pickups with receiving personnel.
• Determine vehicle size for deliveries/pickups to save fuel and maintenance costs.
• Choose an assistant (youth workers, volunteer, etc.) for pickups/deliveries.
• Assist in loading/unloading, and verify shipment accuracy.
• Record keeping and sorting of materials with identifying information; place on racks/bins.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies).
• Oversee unloading operations and enforce safety policies.
• Plan and implement new warehouse layout designs as needed.
• Inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Contribute to team effort by completing related tasks as needed.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Safety awareness

Inventory control

Equipment maintenance

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years non-profit experience

Certified forklift training

Job description

Status: Full Time (Temporary)

Reports to:Operations Supervisor

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, this position provides assistance with the everyday operations of the warehouse. The assistant will perform various activities to ensure that the warehouse runs efficiently.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

• Schedules a date and time with the receiving personnel at each of the assigned donation locations for any donation pick-ups.
• Determine what size vehicle to utilize for deliveries/pick-ups, mindful of fuel and maintenance cost savings.
• Choose an assistant from available individuals (i.e. Youth workers, Volunteer, etc.) to accompany on pick-ups/deliveries, as those require two people.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks, and verify the accuracy of shipments.
• Record keeping, sort and mark materials with identifying information, and place materials on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined location for display.
• Utilizes material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, 4-wheeled dollies, etc.
• Oversee truck unloading operations to ensure all safety policies and surveillance procedures are followed accordingly.
• Establish and maintain designated work areas and arrange them as needed.
• Ensure safe and orderly conditions in the warehouse at all times.
• Oversee assigned workers and explain pricing to be marked, as determined by the administration fee schedule. Assistant does NOT determine sales prices.
• Planning and implementing new design layouts for the warehouse, as needed.
• Inspect equipment, perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Other duties, as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Supervisory skills
• Knowledge of safety issues, and overall safety management.
• Requires surveillance skills, inventory control practices, and experience with equipment maintenance.
• Must possess good judgment, attention to detail, organization skills and have the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
• Requires the ability to analyze, read and report various documents.
• Excellent speaking, listening and communication skills.

Qualifications, Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years non-profit experience
• Certified forklift training, and on-the-job experience
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Random drug screenings are performed.
• Must have a current NV driver’s license and clear DMV record. Driver History Reports will be required to be submitted on a quarterly basis.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a warehouse environment, with frequent driving required. Will also perform various office/administrative functions. May be subject to sitting, lifting, standing, bending, walking, squatting, pushing and pulling, and simple grasping. The use of mechanical assist, electric and hand tools is required.