Warehouse Associate

About the role

The St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) is a member of Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks working together to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. SLAFB supports 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois, serving over 400,000 people annually through a network of 600 hunger-relief programs.

Responsibilities

• Cooking with Inventory Control Manager to oversee the storage and rotation of product in an efficient, organized, and safe manner.
• Ensure all product is labeled, raked, and rotated accurately. Product must also be removed as directed.
• Conduct accurate counts of physical inventory as determined by Inventory Control Manager.
• Pick and stage orders for pickup or delivery.
• Aid in inventory reconciliation. Perform various duties to maintain accurate inventory.
• Aid in monthly distribution preparation, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Aid in the distribution process to meet customer needs.
• Inspect all product upon receipt, paying close attention to the temperature of frozen and refrigerated items, and determine the fitness of product for distribution.
• Assist with recycling program, including loading of baler and transporting cardboard through the warehouse.
• Learn and adhere to agency dock policies and procedures.
• Follow safe workplace policies and procedures related to food safety and equipment safety.
• Be active in reinforcing safe work practices.
• Maintain a daily cleaning schedule including the inside and outside of the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
• Skilled in the operation of standard warehouse equipment.
• Ability to work in a freezer/refrigerated environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks, and produce accurate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Significant amount of walking on concrete surfaces.
• Entrances may be open and work conditions during the summer months can be very hot, and during the winter very cold.
• Employee will be going in and out of freezers and coolers with extreme variations in temperature.
• Workspace could be very dusty, and on occasions can be noisy due to the traffic of motorized vehicles operated in the building.
• Periodically may work outside and be exposed to the elements.
• Employee may be exposed to spoiled food and sharp objects due to working with damaged product.
• Work involves moving boxes and employee must lift, bend, stoop, pick up and move objects up to 75 pounds.
• Work involves using manual pallet jacks and therefore requires an ability to push and pull pallets over 2,000 pounds.
• May work evenings and weekends due to special events and other projects related to timely and accurate warehousing and distribution of product.

What we can offer you

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.
• 403b plan with robust company match.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, group company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and more!)

Social Responsibility Statement

We welcome you at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. At SLAFB, we strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate who they are. We cultivate a fair work environment that fosters belonging and respects and values people with varied backgrounds, demographics, identities, and disabilities. Doing so strengthens our organization, cultivates a culture where everyone feels valued, and can bring their best selves to SLAFB. This enables us to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. At SLAFB, we cultivate a respectful and empowered workplace that embraces a broad range of lived experiences and viewpoints. We are committed to building a team that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi-state region to enhance engagement and connectivity with all key stakeholders.