Warehouse Associate

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Job summary

The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle order picking, staging, inventory replenishment, labeling and kit building. You will support program coordinators and ensure safety and cleanliness in the warehouse.

Responsibilities include preparing refrigerated and frozen orders, maintaining CERES inputs and cycle counts, assisting with vendor intake for Farm to Table programs, and following food safety regulations daily.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or technical education and prior warehouse experience.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with enthusiasm and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and resolve problems effectively.
• Proficient with computers and hand-held scanners; safe operation of warehouse equipment.
• Able to use office equipment and manage multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality are top priority.
• Work well with others in a team environment.
• Prepare refrigerated and frozen orders for distribution.
• Handle program purchase invoices; collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain CERES inputs and cycle counts.
• Provide intake support for new 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 Warehouse Manager.

Skills

Team oriented

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Computer proficiency

Hand-held scanner

Office equipment

Plan and manage multiple tasks

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education

Tools

Forklift certification

Warehouse equipment safety

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.