Warehouse Assistant

KWFC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Convoy of Hope in Springfield, MO is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to support receiving, stocking, and inventory control, with safety at the forefront.

The role requires forklift certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, a Missouri driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will help maintain sanitation and assist with occasional volunteer events while following all safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Forklift certification and experience required.
• Missouri driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving product, unloading trucks, and placing product into inventory.
• Properly handle outbound product, including staging loads and loading trucks.
• Oversee organization of warehouse, including operating forklifts and equipment.
• Maintain sanitation of warehouse and facilities.
• Assist with Hands of Hope volunteer events.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Ministry FunctionThe Warehouse Assistant supports the ministry of Convoy of Hope by handling product in thewarehouse and making safety a top priority in all situations.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssists in receiving product, unloading trucks, and placing product into inventory.Properly handles outbound product, including staging loads and loading trucks.Oversees proper organization of the warehouse facility, including operating forklifts and various equipment for warehouse operations.Maintains an exceptional level of sanitation throughout the warehouse and facilities, including warehouse equipment, the parking lot, and trash disposal.Assists with weekly Hands of Hope volunteer events.Follows both general and equipment-specific safety rules.Uses appropriate safety protection equipment and other safety devices.Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required, Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesA high school diploma or equivalent is required.Previous experience working in a warehouse setting is required.Forklift certification and prior forklift experience is required.A current Missouri driver's license is required.Demonstrates the ability to use a computer for basic data entry. Experience using Warehouse Management Systems is preferred.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times frequently.Must be able to traverse warehouse areas quickly.Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat to maintain equipment.Can safely operate all warehouse equipment routinely.Attends and actively participates in Convoy of Hope At Home Week meetings and activities as a required responsibility to the organization and fellow team members.Serves as an advocate for the ministry, striving to nurture, broaden, and develop financial and other resource opportunities to support and expand organizational and program ministry.Positively represents the ministry of Convoy of Hope, including its mission statement and core values, to all outside constituencies.As a Christian organization, Convoy of Hope believes it is critical that team members embrace the organization's religious purposes for which it exists and not only agree with its Statement of Faith but demonstrate it in their lives on an ongoing basis.