Warehouse Operations Specialist (Temp)

Food Bank of the Rockies; Grand Junction (CO); In loco; USD 30.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Food Bank of the Rockies in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Warehouse Operations Specialist (Temp) to support efficient food distribution, inventory control, and volunteer engagement. You will coordinate tasks across warehouse and volunteers to ensure safe handling and accurate order fulfillment.

The role emphasizes cross-training, adherence to safety standards, and a positive volunteer experience, with daytime hours and non-exempt status in a temporary full-time assignment.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or volunteer coordination preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred, or ability to obtain.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Store, stage, pack, rotate, and restock food products according to storage, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Keep pick locations full and organized by restacking, rearranging, and replenishing product as needed.
• Pull large delivery orders in priority order and verify order accuracy before distribution.
• Verify pick bins, support accurate inventory counts, and research discrepancies with the Inventory team.
• Assist with product recalls and monitor compliance requirements.
• Set up volunteer work areas and activities, and manage check-in and orientation.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Warehouse management systems

Inventory software

Descrizione del lavoro

Warehouse Operations Specialist (Temp)

Wslope-Food Distribution Active - Temporary full-time Manual Labor Grand Junction, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1841

Salary Range: $21.50 To $23.50 Hourly

Position Title: Warehouse Operations Specialist (Temporary)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To:Warehouse Supervisor

Location:Grand Junction

Compensation:$21.50 - $23.50 Hourly

Your Role in Our Mission

The Warehouse Operations Specialist (Temp) supports efficient warehouse operations while creating a positive, safe, and engaging volunteer experience. This role is responsible for food distribution activities, inventory support, volunteer coordination, and maintaining compliance with safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.

This position is intentionally designed as a cross-functional role that supports both warehouse operations and volunteer engagement activities. The Warehouse Operations Specialist is expected to provide flexible support where needed to ensure efficient food distribution, exceptional volunteer experience, and seamless day-to-day operations. This role serves as a key contributor throughout warehouse operations, helping ensure food is distributed accurately and efficiently while supporting volunteers who make the work possible.

What You’ll Do

• Store, stage, pack, rotate, and restock food products according to food storage, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Keep pick locations full and organized by restacking, rearranging, and replenishing product as needed.
• Pull large delivery orders in priority order and verify order accuracy before distribution.
• Verify pick bins, support accurate inventory counts, and work with the Inventory team to research discrepancies, including zero-count items.
• Assist with product recalls, including processing recall items received from Feeding America and monitoring compliance requirements.
• Set up volunteer work areas and activities by placing food, boxes, supplies, and equipment in the appropriate locations.
• Check in volunteers, provide shift orientation and wrap-up instructions, and deliver responsive customer service support throughout each shift.
• Train volunteers on assigned tasks, Food Bank of the Rockies' mission, safe work practices, and applicable packing and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging volunteer experience while reinforcing workplace safety, sanitation, and food handling expectations.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized warehouse and volunteer work areas in accordance with Feeding America, American Institute of Baking (AIB), and Food Bank of the Rockies standards.
• Complete daily setup, housekeeping, end-of-shift breakdown, and close-of-business procedures, including securing operational areas.
• Collaborate across departments to support consistent procedures, operational efficiency, and a positive experience for volunteers, community partners, and team members.
• Participate in cross-training and ongoing learning to strengthen operational versatility and provide coverage during staff absences, peak workloads, and changing operational needs.

How the Work Gets Done

The Warehouse Operations Specialist (Temp) demonstrates the following core competencies in daily practice:

• Instills Trust:By consistently showing up on time, follow-through on commitments.
• Collaborates:Actively listens to supervisor, leads and other team members to maintain consistent standards.
• Customer-Centric Focus:Works to fulfill customer expectations both internally and externally in daily operational responsibilities.
• Ensures Accountability:Holds self and other team members accountable for daily operational tasks and ensuring safety compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Commitment to the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and serving neighbors experiencing hunger with dignity and respect.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, community partners, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and collaborative with a strong team-oriented approach.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution activities, inventory processes, and volunteer engagement functions.
• Complete cross-training in core operational areas and provide coverage during staff absences, peak workloads, special events, and changing operational needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility by transitioning between warehouse, distribution, inventory, and volunteer support responsibilities as priorities shift.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and operational databases or management systems
• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, volunteer coordination, customer service, or related fields preferred
• Forklift certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with inventory management, warehouse management systems, or volunteer management systems is a plus

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent exposure to warehouse environment: extreme cold and varying warm temperatures, occasional indoor office environment, temperature-controlled
• Uses heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, scissor lift, step up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack
• Using office equipment such as a computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer
• Ability to push and pull up to 2,000 lb. pallets with a manual pallet jack
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a non-exempt, full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week. Typical work schedule consists of Monday through Friday, 7:30AM – 4PM. Work schedules may occasionally include evenings and Saturdays, based on organizational needs.

Compensation: $21.50 - $23.50 Hourly

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] or 303-371-9250.