Warehouse Assistant - Freezer

FeedMore Western New York, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FeedMore Western New York, Inc in Buffalo, NY seeks a Warehouse Assistant to support freezer and cooler areas. You will unload deliveries, verify counts, sign off on docs, and ensure accurate data entry for the warehouse office.

You’ll stock and rotate items, observe FIFO, pull orders for local agencies, ship outbound goods, and help with facility upkeep. Must lift 50 lb and operate a forklift; NYS certification required.

Qualifications

• Must be fully literate with basic math skills and attentive to details.
• Must have NYS Certificate and be able to operate a forklift vehicle.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds continually during the workday.
• Active NYS driver’s license and willingness to volunteer at events.

Responsibilities

• Unload vehicles, count products, and review delivery documentation.
• Stock and rotate inventory, maintain FIFO controls, and tag pallets.
• Select orders, pull products for local agency orders, and notify managers of changes.
• Prepare outbound shipments, load trucks, and prepare invoices/bill of lading.
• Assist with warehouse maintenance and report facility issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

NYS Certificate

Tools

Forklift vehicle

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

There are multiple phases and areas to the job description covered by various staff responsible for this position. Specific areas are designated to each Warehouse Assistant; this position primarily supports the freezer and cooler areas. Knowledge is mandatory of multiple areas to ensure continued smooth operation in the event of vacations, illness or heavy schedules in one particular area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

RECEIVING

• Unloading of vehicles delivering products.
• Accurate count and awareness of condition of product received.
• Review and signing of delivery documentation.
• Preparation and prompt submission of Log and Receipt Data Entry forms to warehouse office staff.

STOCKING AND ROTATION

• Proper and prompt slotting and stocking of products received including preparation of pallet tags.
• Total awareness of FIFO status of product received and on hand where the first product arrived is the first product available for distribution.
• Stocking of slots/racks in order-pulling area from reserve areas following FIFO controls.
• Notification to Warehouse Manager of depleting inventory items.
• Notification to receiving area of slot changes.

ORDER SELECTION

• Pulling product for local Agency orders from pick lists. Provide adequate sign-off.
• Communicating the need to have product placed in slots from reserve area(s).
• Informing Warehouse Manager of any damage to or depletion of items from floor, cooler, or freezer areas.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet and operate Crown Man-Up order selector.

SHIPPING

• Preparation of outbound product for delivery to Agency County sites or other food banks.
• Loading of outbound trucks, ensuring an accurate count and condition of product to be shipped.
• Preparation of invoices and outbound bill of lading from pick lists and proper review and signage.
• Prompt delivery of documents to warehouse office staff.

MAINTENANCE

• Responsible for the proper use, care and working condition of any and all equipment in each individual’s case, and the reporting of servicing needs to the Warehouse Manager.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager with maintenance of the warehouse as requested, e.g., floor scrubbing, vacuuming food storage areas, white line painting, etc.
• Reporting any abnormalities noted in the facilities’ structure, doors, walk and driveways to the Warehouse Manager.
• Responsible for proper care of clean condition of uniform clothing supplied by the Food Bank (jackets, pants, shirts, etc.).
• NOTE: All Warehouse Assistants must wear reinforced steel-toed footwear at all times. Please refer to the Employee Handbook.

OTHER TASKS

• Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager with spot, weekly and/or monthly inventories as requested.

Requirements

• Must be fully literate, exhibit satisfactory four basic math skills, and heavy attention to detail.
• Must have N.Y.S. Certificate and be able to operate a forklift vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds continually during the workday.
• An active, NYS Driver’s license
• Ability to volunteer at events