Warehouse Associate

Job Details

Job Details:

Job Location:

Food Hub
- Sterling, VA 20164, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $21.80 Hourly,

Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services, Role:
Warehouse Associate

Reports to

Job Role:

Warehouse Manager

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Role:
Team Member

The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for the completion of daily tasks within the Food Hub. Daily tasks will include picking orders, loading/unloading trucks, maintain inventory accuracy, receiving products and other essential duties. Accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism are vital to the success of this position and for the company.

• Meet and maintain accuracy within distribution goals.
• Receive and inspect food and non-food items destined for food assistance providers and stock racks.
• Weigh in and weigh out food and non-food items, as necessary, and maintain proper record keeping utilizing warehouse inventory system.
• Ensure all food and non-food items are handled, stored, and distributed in a safe and sanitary manner as per Serv Safe Food Handler certification and Public Health Department requirements.
• Pick and package orders and facilitate pick-up or delivery of orders.
• Do pick-ups and deliveries utilizing a Cornerstones vehicle, including large (non-CDL) box truck.
• Check, restock and rotate inventory, inspect for damage, and verify counts.
• Maintain areas by keeping areas clean, neat, and orderly, and completes daily warehouse sanitation logs.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and follow all safety rules and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete equipment checklists to maintain warehouse equipment.
• Maintain familiarity and knowledge of Food Hub inventory, locations, and priorities regarding incoming orders.
• Work independently.
• May be responsible for entering overages and shortages into warehouse management system in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Maintain the highest standards of customer service and professionalism that creates positive customer experiences reflecting well upon the warehouse and Cornerstones.

• Attend meetings and trainings related to advancing the mission of the Food Hub.
• Act as an ambassador of the Food Hub when conducting business with volunteers, donors, potential donors, and Strategic Partner/Collaborator agencies.
• Keep current any driver license, material handling equipment license/certification and other permit/license required to perform duties.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Accountability:
  Effectively manages own work, and work of teams when relevant, ensuring delivery of high-quality, timely work.
• Communication:
  Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; listens and demonstrates empathy.
• Customer Service:
  Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize impact.
• Problem-solving:
  Consistently identifies problem areas, gathers, and applies relevant information to resolve them.
• Respecting differences:
  Understands and respects cultural differences, various points of view, and work styles with clients, peers and volunteers.
• Stewardship:
  Manages resources wisely, with an eye toward organizational sustainability.
• Technical expertise in area of focus:
  Has skills and expertise in a technical or functional area.
• Workload management:
  Breaks down a work task/project into process steps and executes them effectively, adjusting course as needed.

• 1-2 years warehouse experience.
• Forklift experience ((certified or willing to be certified on-the-job).
• Digital competency, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), as well as web browsers and similar software.

• Ability to effectively use inventory control software.
• Food handling experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Operate common warehouse equipment as needed including pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment. Certification required (current or to be obtained).
• Food certification required (current or to be obtained).
• Bilingual
  - English & Spanish (Preferred).
• Ability to use a racial equity lens and demonstrate cultural competency in all aspects of work.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Criminal background checks are mandatory for all…