Volunteer Center Warehouse Associate — Impact, PTO & 403b

St. Louis Area Foodbank; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

403b plan with company match

Benefits package

Job summary

The St. Louis Area Foodbank is seeking a Volunteer Center Associate to support the Volunteer Center activities, manage inventory, and prepare items for distribution.

You will help create a positive volunteer experience and ensure safe, organized workflow in the warehouse and volunteer center. You will work largely in the Volunteer Center and warehouse, lifting up to 75 pounds and coordinating with the Inventory Coordinator to rotate products efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse experience required.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
• Skilled in the operation of standard warehouse equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food and/or personal care items are pulled and placed for production in the Volunteer Center prior to each volunteer shift.
• Palletize, label and store finished production boxes in the warehouse.
• Perform cycle counts and report stock balance discrepancies to the Volunteer Center Manager for resolution.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by count and location; replace barcodes and process relocations in ERP system.
• Clean and organize the volunteer center on a regular basis, including sweeping, scraping, etc.
• Coordinate with the Inventory Coordinator the storage and rotation of product in an efficient, organized, and safe fashion.
• Ensure that all product is labeled and stored accurately and safely.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to food safety and equipment safety.
• Be active in reinforcing safe work practices.
• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Foodbank and its mission.
• Integral part in creating a positive volunteer experience, which will help facilitate ongoing volunteer support.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jack operation

Warehouse equipment operation

Job description

The St. Louis Area Foodbank is seeking a Volunteer Center Associate to support the Volunteer Center activities, manage inventory, and prepare items for distribution.

You will help create a positive volunteer experience and ensure safe, organized workflow in the warehouse and volunteer center. You will work largely in the Volunteer Center and warehouse, lifting up to 75 pounds and coordinating with the Inventory Coordinator to rotate products efficiently.