Associate Warehouse Operator - M-Th, 4-10s, Day Shift!

POSITION SUMMARY

Supports the warehouse operations primarily by pulling orders for pickup and delivery, loading and unloading cargo, placing product in proper storage locations and any other duties as assigned by the Distribution Center Manager. Work safely following all DC policies and procedures

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties in a safe manner, follow all safety rules as listed within the safety manual and comply with any additional supervisory communication relating to safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to help meet yearly Pounds per Hour goals
• Perform warehouse duties to include: pull, fill, and load orders as needed to accomplish daily warehouse goals.
• Audit orders filled from pick lists for accuracy and safe practices. Report discrepancies to Distribution Center Manager.
• Load and unload cargo in accordance with safe load practices.
• Maintain 100% safe floor conditions in all areas of the distribution center at all times.

• Restock products as needed, if directed to do so by the Material Handling Specialist.
• Report any inventory discrepancies discovered during picking to an Inventory Specialist.
• Provide outstanding customer service to any guests in the distribution center.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the food bank warehouse.
• Follow safety regulations relating to OSHA or other company-related regulations.
• Handle food safely and complete food safety training within the first 6 months of employment. Maintain Food Safety Certification.
• Record all product moves with handheld or lift-mounted barcode reading terminals.
• Process accurate and appropriate paperwork.
• Assist with the resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Employee’s behavior is to be in accordance with Second Harvest Heartland’s Visions and Values.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrate behavior consistent with SHH’s mission, vision, and values daily.
• Understand safety policies and actively promote safe practices in the workplace.
• Ability to build strong, constructive relationships with a diverse range of individual and organizational partners, where common goals can be discovered, jointly shared and owned for maximum impact.
• Demonstrate the ability to support the work of others. A high level of understanding and respect for the urgency and needs of others. Ability to see how actions impact others. Willingness to put the needs of internal and external customers first.
• Support innovation with an openness to new ideas, learning from others and flexibility to support change as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify issues or areas of improvement and the willingness to address them.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information of employees, clients, donors and others.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and positive attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A combination of education and experience generally attained through a High School diploma or equivalent experience and previous warehouse experience
• Electric forklift and pallet jack experience
• Understanding of inventory principles
• Leadership abilities
• Ability to work effectively with designated Computer software (Windows and Navision)
• Ability to perform basic mathematics with strong spatial relations and conceptual capabilities
• Ability to adapt to varied work requirements and be flexible
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers
• Be able to effectively cross train and perform effectively on any other Level 2 positions
• Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed and valued.
• Ability to both speak and write English
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Customer service experience preferred

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.