Assistant Warehouse Manager - Central Distribution Warehouse

About the role

As the Assistant Centralized Distribution Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the growth of Rise Against Hunger’s meal packaging programs, sustainability projects and will play an integral role in day-to-day warehouse functions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and ship raw materials, equipment and finished goods and ensure the accurate fulfillment of materials for meal packaging events.
• Ensure health, safety and security standards are upheld for both staff and any inventory.
• Work closely with your manager to recommend and execute improvements to processes and policies.
• Work with the public to recruit, manage and train volunteers and act as recruitment support for warehouse locations.
• Manage inventory, ensuring accuracy and minimizing loss, damage and contamination.
• Track and report inventory and assist in the forecasting of inventory needs.
• Track key performance indicators which may include inventory accuracy, operational costs, order fulfillment quality and other operational goals.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, along with 2-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and evenings.
• Able to hold or obtain a forklift certification, DOT physical and other relevant certifications that may be required.
• Previous experience in inventory and warehouse management, general maintenance of equipment and vehicles and volunteer coordination.
• Able and willing to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

Requirements

• Age 21 years or older.
• Bachelor's degree or four years of work experience in related field.
• Proficiency in Google/Microsoft office suite as well as other cloud-based software.
• Experience with non-profit work is helpful but not required.

Skills

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance premium paid by employer; 65% of family’s insurance premium also covered.
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) with option to contribute additional funds.
• Telemedicine support for physical and mental health.
• Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO) for vacation and health time as needed.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid Family Medical Leave for bonding with child after birth, adoption or foster placement and during serious health conditions.
• Life insurance and long-term disability benefits.
• Pre- and post-tax 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% of contributions.

Pay

Starting Pay ~ $27.00/hr

Schedule

Flexible schedule required, including occasional weekends and evenings.