Rations Clerk

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• Shift: Up to 37 hours per week (hours will vary based on operational needs)

Are you organized, dependable, and ready to play a key role in keeping our food service operations running smoothly? We're looking for a Receiving and Stock Clerk to join our team at the Fort Drum dining facility. In this position, you'll be the backbone of our supply chain - making sure our kitchen staff always have what they need to serve great meals.

• Keep accurate records of food inventory so everything is accounted for.
• Receive deliveries, check shipments against purchase orders, and ensure everything matches up.
• Organize and store supplies with care, rotating perishable items using FIFO methods.
• Distribute supplies quickly and efficiently to the right departments.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Prepare clear inventory and usage reports for management.
• Work closely with vendors, kitchen staff, and internal teams to coordinate supply needs.
• Provide friendly, responsive service - answering questions and resolving issues with professionalism.
• Stock shelves, rotate merchandise, and create neat, appealing displays.

What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in inventory control, food service operations, or supply coordination.
• Experience working in a food service, dining facility, warehouse, stockroom, or similar environment.
• Valid Real .
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government base access.

Bonus If You Have These

Skills:

• Experience interacting with vendors, kitchen staff, or internal teams in a service-oriented setting.
• Basic understanding of food safety best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to supply needs.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all inventory-related tasks.
• Ability to follow procedures, safety rules, and sanitation standards consistently.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive, professional attitude.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• We provide training for the Serv Safe Certification
• You'll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement - grow your career with us

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Paid Benefits Offered:
  • Insurance - Medical & Dental
  • Vision - (Voluntary Benefit)
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick Time

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods, typically 8-10 hours per shift, often on hard surfaces.
• Regularly lifts, moves, and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting may be required with team assistance.
• Frequently uses hands, wrists, and arms for repetitive tasks such as sorting, stocking, and operating equipment.
• Requires bending, stooping, and reaching overhead to access storage areas and maintain inventory.
• Must have manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling supplies, operating controls, and performing basic food prep.
• Works in environments with varying temperatures, including hot kitchen areas and cold storage units such as walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Exposed to moderate to high noise levels from kitchen equipment, ventilation systems, and team communication.
• Frequently encounters strong food odors, cleaning chemicals, and steam; sensory tolerance is necessary.
• Must remain alert in areas with wet or slippery…