Warehouse Clerk

Volunteers of America; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Health, Dental, Vision

Pension and 403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Warehouse Clerk to receive, store, and distribute food products and supplies for ANS kitchen and off-site locations. You will maintain inventory accuracy, organize storage areas, and support City Harvest operations as needed.

The role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely, performing monthly inventory counts, and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. Full-time hours are Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, in Commerce City, CO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify deliveries against purchase orders and documentation.
• Maintain FIFO inventory and accurate labeling of perishable items.
• Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks; report safety concerns.
• Keep storage areas clean and organized across warehouse, refrigeration, and freezer spaces.
• Process requisitions, fill orders, and prepare products for delivery to locations.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and shortages as needed.

Skills

Receiving goods

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers wherever we go to lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

** The Warehouse Clerk receives, stores, and distributes all food products and supplies for the ANS kitchen and off-

site locations. Maintains food and supply storage areas in accordance with agency procedures and established

sanitation standards. Organizes freezers, coolers, and dry storage areas daily to support the efficient production

and distribution of food and non-food items. Assists with the maintenance and organization of inventory systems

and controls. Trained and provides support to City Harvest food bank operations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives all food and supply deliveries for ANS and verifies the quantity, pack size, and quality of all items received against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Ensures proper storage and rotation of all food and supply inventory. Accurately dates and labels perishable and TEFAP products, stores items in accordance with established guidelines, and follows FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory management practices.
• Safely operates warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, and promptly reports any maintenance or safety concerns with equipment or building maintenance to the City Harvest and Warehouse Manager
• Maintains agency standards for cleanliness, safety, security, and organization throughout warehouse, refrigeration, freezer, and storage areas.
• Processes requisition requests, accurately fills orders and complete order forms, and prepares products for delivery to kitchen operations, off-site locations, or any other VOAC operational needs.
• Receives and inspects returned unused products from kitchen operations and ensures proper restocking in the appropriate storage locations.
• Assists with monthly physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation for all kitchen departments.
• Inform City Harvest and Warehouse manager of any food product that is nearing expiration date so the appropriate program can be notified, and product can be processed accordingly.
• Rotate, reorganize, unload coolers and freezers regularly to ensure storage efficiency and compliance
• Attends and actively participates in required agency meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Manages pallet storage and organization within the warehouse and VOAC garage, while assisting with the organization of materials and supplies for other programs housed in the VOAC garage.
• Trained and able to cover City Harvest as needed
• Assists with pickups and storage of ANS supply needs for VOAC operations
• Support City Harvest and Nutrition warehouse operations and other Aging and Nutrition Services activities as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequent exposure to high heat, cold, and fumes in refrigeration, freezer, and kitchen environments.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive use of hands and arms throughout the workday.
• Push or pull loaded carts, containers, pallets, and manual pallet jacks carrying loads that may weigh up to one ton.
• May involve exposure to varying weather conditions, changing temperatures, warehouse noise, moving equipment, vehicle traffic, and other hazards commonly associated with warehouse and delivery operations.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full time, non exempt, M-F 5 AM-1:30 PM unless otherwise specified. Occasionally may be asked to shift hours to better accomplish program needs

Location

4915 East 52nd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022

Pay: $20.00/hr

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension and 403b Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• LifeLock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

VETERANS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [e-mail] to begin the Interactive Process.

Requirements

Competencies

• Read and interpret invoices, orders, or bills of lading.
• Demonstrates accuracy in both shipping and receiving of product.
• Safely operate motor vehicle and lift equipment.
• Promptly report inaccuracies or discrepancies to City Harvest and Warehouse Manager
• Identify and inspect for damage, spoilage, etc.
• Able to obtain Forklift and Electrical Pallet Jack certification within 60 days of hire

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year equivalent experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform standard mathematical computations
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. daily and regularly

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• Models culture attributes of Volunteers of America, Colorado that include “AIRS” ( Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Service)
• Models and pursues with vigor volunteers of America, Colorado three strategic critical virtues of HHS. (Humble, Hungry, and People Smart)
• Forklift and pallet jack certification