Warehouse Specialist-CANTON

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Benefits package

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to perform receiving, storage, sorting, repacking, and distribution of donated foods. The role includes volunteer coordination, market management, and ensuring safety and accuracy in operations.

The position requires a High School Diploma, 3+ years warehouse experience, and a strong service mindset. It offers a morning weekday shift with benefits and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma with basic math skills.
• Minimum of 3 years warehouse experience, preferred; 3-5 years of customer service experience required.
• Passion for serving others and mission oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Orient, train, and interact with volunteers per Foodbank policies.
• Coordinate and record donations and metrics; manage volunteer projects.
• Receive, record donations, and assist with quarterly inventory.
• Set up and clean up volunteer projects; prepare replenishment pallets.
• Operate powered equipment to move materials; unload/inspect shipments.
• Load agency vehicles and manage MarketPlace items; document distributions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Tow motor

OSHA training

Powered equipment

Job description

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank offers a diverse workplace with professionals that work together to fulfill our mission in the fight to end hunger. We are seeking individuals who share and believe in our core values – compassion, collaboration, service, integrity, inclusion and innovation.

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of manual tasks associated with the receiving, storage, sorting, inspecting, repacking and distribution of food and other donated products including unloading deliveries, repacking food products, operating warehouse equipment, loading agency vehicles, maintaining the marketplace, volunteer coordination, and general maintenance and cleanup. Must be flexible in working in both areas of the warehouse dock and the volunteer center, based on workload demand. Hourly Rate $18 per hour. Shift M-F, 6am-2pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Orients, trains, and interacts with all volunteers and prepares them for the project in accordance with The Foodbank’s policies and procedures.
• Interacts with volunteers from the community, including schools, churches, corporations, etc; coordinates food salvage and repack projects; accurately records and maintains metrics.
• Receive and accurately record donations.
• Assist with quarterly inventory.
• Set up, coordinate and clean up volunteer projects.
• Accurately prepare replenishment pallets for delivery to the Akron warehouse.
• Perform daily housekeeping as directed by Warehouse Leadership.
• Pick add-on products for respective agency order (i.e., produce) from designated warehouse storage as directed by Distribution Office.
• Stage order agency orders in designated warehouse storage location.

Shipping and Receiving

• Unload outside carrier and Foodbank Fleet Drivers for the receipt of incoming food.
• Complete all safety checks prior to the unloading process and confirm all counts, weights, and related information against bill of lading.
• Follow put-away plan as directed by the Sr. Manager, Operations for all incoming product.
• Proper operation of powered equipment including, but not limited to high mast lift truck, lift truck or hand trucks, to convey, move, or hoist materials to proper areas of the Foodbank.

Distribution

• Utilize appropriate powered equipment to load agency vehicles ranging from small, midsize to dock high.
• Support all aspects of MarketPlace items ensuring quality, organization, replenishment and clean up.
• Provide daily documentation and reporting to the Distribution Office of any MarketPlace pounds personally distributed to agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma with basic math skills
• Minimum of 3 years warehouse experience, preferred; 3-5 years of customer service experience required
• Passion for serving others and mission oriented
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with a diverse group of individuals, including children, young adults, elderly, and physically and mentally challenged
• Must be able to follow all American Institute of Baking, Feeding America, Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Occupational Safety Hazard Administration, and Foodbank (standard operating procedures and employee handbook) safety regulations

• Ability to maintain accurate records or metrics
• Must be able to count and have basic math skills to bin slot product
• Commitment to outstanding customer service
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with employees, donors, vendors, and customers
• Must be able to operate or be trained to operate a pallet jack or tow motor; must pass OSHA testing for lift truck operation
• Must have basic computer knowledge
• Punctual, dependable, and flexible to work overtime, as needed (evenings or weekends)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust and focus.

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may include:

• EXPOSURE TO WEATHER - Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.
• EXTREME COLD - Exposure to non-weather-related cold temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Come join an organization that makes a difference in the lives of others! The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is proud to be a multiple time recipient of the NorthCoast99 award, which showcases our Foodbank as one of the top 99 places to work in Northeast Ohio. We offer a warm and loving culture filled with opportunities to grow and develop your career, competitive benefits, and compensation, 9 paid Holidays and a generous paid time off program that begins on day one!

The Foodbank provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or any other class protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind.