Warehouse Associate

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Job summary

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage daily warehouse duties including pulling orders, staging, replenishing inventory, labeling, and building kits for distribution. You will work closely with Program Coordinators to ensure timely internal program needs while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the warehouse.

The role requires forklift certification, ability to handle refrigerated and frozen items, and proficiency with hand-held scanners and a computer system

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, GED or technical education and prior warehouse experience.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers and hand-held scanners; operate warehouse equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Safety and quality are the top priority; follow procedures.
• Work well in a team to pull orders and prepare items for distribution.
• Prepare refrigerated and frozen orders for distribution.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and cycle counts; process program purchases with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with vendor intake and support internal programs.

Skills

Forklift cert

Inventory management

Hand-held scanner

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode system

Warehouse equipment operation

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• Free food & snacks
• Paid time off

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for all warehouse duties including pulling orders, staging, replenishing inventory, labeling, building kits, receiving, assisting with customer pick-ups, working with Program Coordinators for internal program needs, overall safety and cleanliness of the warehouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality are top priority
• Must work well with others and succeed in a team environment
• Prepares refrigerated and frozen orders for distribution
• Handles program purchase invoices and collaborates with internal stakeholders
• Maintains CERES inputs and cycle counts
• Provides intake support for new vendors/producers or vendors/producers for Farm to Table Program
• Adhere to food safety regulations
• Daily cleaning, organization and date labeling
• Remove spoiled product and clean coolers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience generally attained through a high school diploma, GED or technical education and prior experience in a warehouse and distribution environment.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift certification
• Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency and enthusiasm, both individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and ability to resolve problems
• Must be able to use a computer and hand-held scanner, and operate all warehouse equipment safely
• Must be able to use office equipment
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and follow through on multiple daily tasks and projects.
• Leadership, diplomacy, interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements

• A desire to fulfill the Food Bank’s mission and uphold its core values.
• Integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• A desire to be a part of an innovative, entrepreneurial organization with the ability to prioritize, move quickly, and maintain strong follow-through in a dynamic environment.
• The intellectual depth, maturity, wisdom, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of volunteer and volunteer leaders, staff, and other constituents.