Warehouse Associate

CORNERSTONES INC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstones Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the Food Hub in Sterling, VA. The role involves picking orders, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining inventory accuracy to support food assistance providers.

Responsibilities include receiving products, operating warehouse equipment, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards. Prior forklift and English/Spanish bilingual skills are preferred; high school education is required.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Forklift certification or willingness to be certified on the job.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills.
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick and package orders and facilitate pick-up or delivery.
• Load/unload trucks and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Receive products and maintain proper record keeping.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and clean and organized working area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English & Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Warehouse management system

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: Food Hub - Sterling, VA 20164, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $21.80 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Role: Warehouse Associate

Reports to Job Role: Warehouse Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Role: Team Member

Descriptive Summary

The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for the completion of daily tasks within the Food Hub. Daily tasks will include picking orders, loading/unloading trucks, maintain inventory accuracy, receiving products and other essential duties. Accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism are vital to the success of this position and for the company.

Qualifications: Key Performance Indicators

• Meet and maintain accuracy within distribution goals.
• Receive and inspect food and non-food items destined for food assistance providers and stock racks.
• Weigh in and weigh out food and non-food items, as necessary, and maintain proper record keeping utilizing warehouse inventory system.
• Ensure all food and non-food items are handled, stored, and distributed in a safe and sanitary manner as per ServSafe Food Handler certification and Public Health Department requirements.
• Pick and package orders and facilitate pick-up or delivery of orders.
• Do pick-ups and deliveries utilizing a Cornerstones vehicle, including large (non-CDL) box truck.
• Check, restock and rotate inventory, inspect for damage, and verify counts.
• Maintain areas by keeping areas clean, neat, and orderly, and completes daily warehouse sanitation logs.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and follow all safety rules and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete equipment checklists to maintain warehouse equipment.
• Maintain familiarity and knowledge of Food Hub inventory, locations, and priorities regarding incoming orders.
• Work independently.
• May be responsible for entering overages and shortages into warehouse management system in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Maintain the highest standards of customer service and professionalism that creates positive customer experiences reflecting well upon the warehouse and Cornerstones.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and trainings related to advancing the mission of the Food Hub.
• Act as an ambassador of the Food Hub when conducting business with volunteers, donors, potential donors, and Strategic Partner/Collaborator agencies.
• Keep current any driver license, material handling equipment license/certification and other permit/license required to perform duties.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Effectively manages own work, and work of teams when relevant, ensuring delivery of high-quality, timely work.
• Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; listens and demonstrates empathy.
• Customer Service: Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize impact.
• Problem-solving: Consistently identifies problem areas, gathers, and applies relevant information to resolve them.
• Respecting differences: Understands and respects cultural differences, various points of view, and work styles with clients, peers and volunteers.
• Stewardship: Manages resources wisely, with an eye toward organizational sustainability.
• Technical expertise in area of focus: Has skills and expertise in a technical or functional area.
• Workload management: Breaks down a work task/project into process steps and executes them effectively, adjusting course as needed.

Education/Experience

• 1-2 years warehouse experience.
• Forklift experience ((certified or willing to be certified on-the-job).
• Digital competency, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), as well as web browsers and similar software.

Experience and Skills

• Ability to effectively use inventory control software.
• Food handling experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Operate common warehouse equipment as needed including pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment. Certification required (current or to be obtained).
• Food certification required (current or to be obtained).
• Bilingual - English & Spanish (Preferred).
• Ability to use a racial equity lens and demonstrate cultural competency in all aspects of work.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Criminal background checks are mandatory for all Cornerstones employees.

Cornerstones Vision, Purpose and Values

• Service with Integrity
• Engage all Voices
• Equip for Success
• Collaborative Innovation
• Advance Equity

Work Environment

This position is set in both an office and a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, including freezers and outdoor weather conditions and necessitates the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 7 hours, in a warehouse setting. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, repetitively lift and carry 75 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. With forklift traffic in the facility and product stacked and stored throughout, this position requires someone who is alert for traffic and normal hazards of a warehouse environment. Travel to and from other work or Partner/Collaborator sites, in personal or agency vehicles, is required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer