Warehouse Associate

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the leading local hunger-relief organization in the state with locations in Milwaukee and Appleton. Founded in 1982 by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a local and independent member of the Feeding America network. Driven by our mission to solve hunger, we are bringing more people together around the table to collaboratively address the root causes of hunger. Together with our network partners, we serve nearly half a million food-insecure people across 35 counties in eastern Wisconsin each year.

JOB PURPOSE:

Assist with shipping and receiving, accurate fulfillment of online orders, inventory tracking and maintenance of a clean, well-organized warehouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfillment of online orders.
• Assist with shipping and receiving by unloading trucks and checking in products.
• Weigh and count items for distribution and inventory accuracy.
• Move materials and items to and from receiving or storage areas as requested ensuring proper place location and scanning placement accuracy.
• Identify problems with product quality and freshness suitability of products and utilize proper communication channels to make known and discard of.
• Ensure product that is handled is scanned and captured in the system. Follow the scanning process set forth.
• Ensure products are properly labeled, scanned and accurately placed.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Mark products with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Keep cooler and freezers safe, clean and organized. Ensure temperature reading is accurate and sustaining product to proper temperature.
• Assist with inventory counts, and cycle counts.
• Help with facilities maintenance duties as needed such as sweeping, dusting and mopping. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness.
• Observe warehouse safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to understand and support FAEW’s mission, vision, and effective actions to end food insecurity and its causes.
• Respect for the people FAEW serves and commitment to learn the causes of their food insecurity and need
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A positive, team-oriented mindset with a "can-do" approach to supporting the organization, demonstrating cross-functional collaboration and a focus on developing solutions.
• Ability to work safely following FAEW safety procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent related experience, preferred.
• Six months warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be open-minded of differing opinions and views.
• Previous forklift experience desired, must be able to be certified within two weeks of hire.
• Ability to work at a fast pace with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, bend, twist, climb, reach above shoulders, kneel, squat, sit, stand, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to lift, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must have the ability to work in a cold environment -10 to +10 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while moving inventory. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required: Close-toed shoes, Warm clothing when working in cold environment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive Pay!

Starting Hourly Wage: $18.75

Growth Opportunity: After 90 days of full-time employment, team members who demonstrate strong performance and reliable attendance may be eligible for promotion to Warehouse Assistant at $21.55/hour.

Full Benefits for Medical, Dental, and Vision for all eligible employees and their families.

Company Provided:

• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Benefits:

• 401K w/company matching contributions
• Paid Holidays
  • up to 10 paid holidays / calendar year
  • 1 Float Holiday
• Paid Time Off
  • up to 208 hours / fiscal year with the option to carry over up to 80 hours to the following fiscal year
  • 1 Personal Day
• Volunteer Time Off
  • up to 8 hours / calendar year
• Flex-time Options

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. FAEW prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, arrest or conviction record, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.